Summary
Long Island University is seeking a full-time, non-tenure-track (NTTA) faculty member for its Genetic Counseling Graduate Program at the LIU Post campus. The successful candidate will contribute to the academic, clinical, and professional development of graduate students preparing for careers in genetic counseling. The faculty member must have knowledge about the roles and responsibilities of genetic counselors and will support the delivery and continuous improvement of a competency-based curriculum, facilitate students’ clinical training and professional development, and participate in program assessment and accreditation activities consistent with the standards of the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC).
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, teach, and evaluate graduate-level courses in genetic counseling, medical genetics, human genetics, genomics, genetic and genomic testing, risk assessment, psychosocial counseling, counseling theories and techniques, communication, ethics, research methods, healthcare systems, and professional issues, consistent with program needs and the candidate’s expertise.
- Integrate current evidence, clinical guidelines, emerging genomic technologies, and advances in genetic and genomic medicine into classroom instruction and clinical education.
- Facilitate student development of the ACGC Practice-Based Competencies, including genetics and genomics expertise, risk assessment, counseling, communication, research, healthcare systems, and professional identity.
- Coordinate, monitor, and support students’ supervised clinical rotations and experiential learning in collaboration with clinical training sites, practicum supervisors, and university personnel, as assigned.
- Establish and maintain relationships with hospitals, medical centers, genetics clinics, laboratories, community-based organizations, and other clinical partners to support high-quality student training experiences.
- Provide academic advising, professional mentorship, and career development guidance to graduate students throughout their academic and clinical training.
- Evaluate student learning and professional development through course assessments, clinical evaluations, competency-based assessments, and other appropriate methods; provide constructive feedback and facilitate remediation when needed.
- Participate in curriculum development, program evaluation, outcomes assessment, continuous quality improvement, and preparation of accreditation materials in accordance with applicable ACGC Standards of Accreditation.
- Contribute to student recruitment, admissions, enrollment, retention, and program outreach initiatives.
- Engage in scholarly activity, professional development, and service appropriate to a full-time non-tenure-track faculty appointment.
- Participate in faculty meetings, departmental initiatives, interprofessional educational activities, and other responsibilities that support the mission of the School of Health Professions and the Genetic Counseling Graduate Program.
Minimum Qualifications
- An earned master’s degree in genetic counseling from an ACGC-accredited genetic counseling graduate program, or a degree and professional qualifications otherwise acceptable under applicable ACGC Standards for the assigned faculty role.
- Current certification as a genetic counselor by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC), or an equivalent recognized professional credential appropriate to the candidate’s area of expertise and assigned responsibilities.
- Professional experience in genetic counseling, genetics and genomics, or a closely related field relevant to the candidate’s instructional and program responsibilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of genetic and genomic medicine, genetic and genomic testing, risk assessment, interpretation of family and medical histories, and the clinical application of genetic information.
- Demonstrated knowledge of genetic counseling principles, psychosocial assessment, counseling skills, communication strategies, ethical practice, and culturally responsive patient- and family-centered care, as applicable to the assigned teaching responsibilities.
- Evidence of the ability to teach, train, supervise, mentor, or evaluate graduate students or other learners in genetic counseling, genetics, genomics, or a related discipline.
- Ability to support student achievement of the ACGC Practice-Based Competencies and contribute to competency-based curriculum delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement.
- Familiarity with professional standards, ethical principles, and relevant legal and regulatory considerations in genetic counseling and genomic healthcare.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with faculty, students, clinical supervisors, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- A demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching, cultural humility, health equity, and supporting students and patients from diverse backgrounds and communities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching in an ACGC-accredited genetic counseling graduate program or another graduate-level health professions program.
- Experience with clinical rotation coordination, practicum administration, clinical supervision, or evaluation of genetic counseling students.
- Experience developing, implementing, or assessing curricula aligned with the ACGC Practice-Based Competencies.
- Experience with program assessment, accreditation self-study preparation, continuous quality improvement, and compliance with ACGC Standards of Accreditation.
- Experience in one or more specialized areas, such as prenatal, pediatric, cancer, cardiovascular, metabolic, biochemical, neurogenetics, laboratory, or other specialty-specific genetic counseling.
- Expertise in emerging areas such as genomic medicine, precision medicine, variant interpretation, genomic screening, population genetics, or implementation of genetic and genomic technologies in healthcare.
- Experience conducting or mentoring research, supervising student research projects, publishing scholarly work, or participating in other scholarly activities relevant to genetic counseling education and practice.
- Experience working with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and developing partnerships with clinical training sites and community organizations.
- Active involvement in professional organizations, continuing education, or initiatives that advance genetic counseling practice, education, and health equity.
- Familiarity with New York State requirements relevant to genetic counseling practice, as applicable to assigned clinical responsibilities.
Applicants should submit the following materials for consideration:
- A current curriculum vitae.
- A cover letter describing their qualifications, genetic counseling or related professional experience, teaching and mentorship experience, and interest in the position.
- Contact information for three professional references.
Additional materials, including documentation of professional certification, academic credentials, teaching experience, or other qualifications relevant to ACGC faculty standards, may be requested during the search process.
LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.