Medical College of Wisconsin · 9 hours ago
MS Genetic Counseling Program Co-Director: Assistant/Associate Professor
Green Bay, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe Medical College of Wisconsin is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school, seeking a Program Co-Director for their Master of Science in Genetic Counseling program. This role involves leadership and collaboration to enhance program effectiveness, compliance with accreditation standards, and the overall educational experience for students.
EducationHigher EducationMedical
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Program Director in all aspects of program leadership, including day-to-day operations, strategic initiatives, and policy development and review
Lead and support compliance with accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies, including communication with the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC) regarding significant staffing, administrative, financial, curricular, and fieldwork training changes
Contribute to long-term planning to ensure fiscal stability, including budgeting and resource allocation
Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate all aspects of the program, including curricular and training requirements
Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate personnel whose roles directly support the program
Provide guidance to faculty and staff regarding required continuing education and professional development
Assist in the review, and revision of the program admissions process and recruitment strategies
Serve as a member of the Admissions Committee and contribute to holistic review and selection processes
Maintain active collaboration with the Program Advisory Board, incorporating feedback and implementing appropriate recommendations
Assist with administrative responsibilities such as hiring, onboarding, and personnel support
Serve on local, regional, national, and institutional committees that advance the program and the genetic counseling profession
As needed, revise the program’s strategic plan, including mission, vision, goals, and philosophy
Lead monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement of coursework to ensure alignment with practice-based competencies and accrediting body curricular requirements
Serve as a course director and instructor within the program
Integrate multicultural experiences into instructional methods and foster an inclusive, supportive learning environment
Identify and implement andragogical approaches that address diverse learning styles, utilizing effective technologies and alternative instructional delivery methods
Coordinate student professional development activities and experiential learning opportunities outside of the classroom
Serve as a student thesis research advisor and participate on thesis committees
Provide academic advising and support, including monitoring, evaluating, and remediating student performance as needed
Facilitate program evaluation activities, including curricular, programmatic, and leadership evaluations
Conduct surveys and interviews with alumni to assess employment outcomes, educational preparation, knowledge or skill gaps, professional achievements, and perceptions of program leadership
Contribute to program oversight through active participation in advisory and standing committees and implementation of quality improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in the discipline of genetic counseling
At least five years of experience as a certified genetic counselor, a minimum of three of which must be in a patient-facing role (clinic or research)
Experience as instructor or instructor of record for at least six credit hours of post-secondary education
Fieldwork supervision experience with at least five genetic counseling graduate students, totaling a minimum of 500 contact hours within the past 10 years
Current certification in genetic counseling by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or the American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG) and updated recertification
Preferred
Course development/curricular design experience
Program accreditation procedures experience
Mentoring experience
Leadership experience
Management experience
Current knowledge and experience with trends in genetic counseling, including curricula, andragogy, licensing/accreditation requirements, service models and career paths
Company
Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin is a school in Milwaukee.
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