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The City University of New York · 1 month ago

Program Director (Clinical Professor) - Genetic Counseling, Division of the Provost

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$120K/yr - $150K/yr

5+ years exp

The City University of New York is seeking a founding Program Director for its new Master’s Program in Genetic Counseling. This leader will guide the program’s development, oversee accreditation, and ensure that graduates are prepared to serve diverse communities in New York.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight for program development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation

Ensure compliance with all ACGC accreditation standards, including curriculum design, program assessment, and student outcomes

Develop and deliver didactic coursework within area(s) of expertise

Recruit, appoint, and supervise program faculty, clinical supervisors, and staff

Oversee student recruitment, admissions, advising, evaluation, remediation, and progression

Manage program budget, resources, and fiscal planning to ensure long-term sustainability

Collaborate with clinical partners across New York City to secure and maintain diverse fieldwork placements

Maintain and collaborate with the program’s Advisory Board, implementing appropriate recommendations

Work with Course Designers to develop on-line training programs

Develop and Teach Program specific courses

Represent the program internally within CUNY and externally to the genetics community and professional organizations

Qualification

Genetic CounselingABGC certificationCurriculum designTeaching experienceAccreditation processesLeadership experienceDiversityEquityInclusionInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Master's degree in Genetic Counseling

Current certification in genetic counseling by the ABGC or ABMGG, with ongoing recertification as required

At least five years of experience as a certified genetic counselor, including a minimum of three years in a patient-facing clinical or research role

Experience serving as the course instructor or instructor of record for at least six credit hours of post-secondary education

Availability to provide year-round program administration

Commitment to ongoing professional development, including: Minimum of two hours per year of training/coursework in curriculum design, assessment, evaluation, or educational methods, with at least one hour annually in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ)

For first-time Program Directors: at least 10 hours of training in curriculum design/assessment/educational methods/DEIJ within the past 10 years, plus supervision of at least five genetic counseling graduate students (minimum 500 total contact hours) in the last 10 years

Documented experience or training in leadership, professional development, management, scholarly activity, mentoring, academic advising, and DEIJ principles

Preferred

Prior experience as a Program Director, Associate/Assistant Director, or equivalent leadership role in a genetic counseling program

Demonstrated success with accreditation processes (ACGC or other health professions)

Experience in curriculum development and innovation in graduate education

Strong record of teaching excellence across multiple course formats (didactic, clinical, and/or online)

Evidence of scholarly activity, such as publications, presentations, or leadership within professional organizations

Experience building and sustaining clinical partnerships and fieldwork placements

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse and underserved populations

Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with a collaborative leadership style

Benefits

Health insurance

Pension and retirement benefits

Paid parental leave

Savings programs

Mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication

Company

The City University of New York

The City University of New York is the nation’s largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City.

Founded in 1847

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees

http://cuny.edu

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