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Job Title: Genetic Counselor (Open Rank Professor, 12 Month Salaried) Medicine - IPRD
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 63030
Department
College of Medicine
Institute for Pediatric Rare Disease (IPRD) - Genetic Counseling Program
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will join a rapidly growing, multidisciplinary team dedicated to advancing precision medicine and improving outcomes for children with rare genetic disorders. Faculty at IPRD contribute to a collaborative academic environment that integrates genomics, translational research, clinical care, and professional and graduate education. Primary responsibilities will be as follows:
- Clinical: Provide genetic counseling services to patients and families, including genetic risk assessment, test selection and interpretation, and communication of results in collaboration with medical geneticists and other healthcare professionals.
- Teaching and Training: Contribute to the development and delivery of coursework in the Master's Degree Program in Genetic Counseling. Provide clinical supervision to genetic counseling students and participate in interprofessional education initiatives across the College of Medicine.
- Research: Engage in mentored, independent, or collaborative research focused on genetics, genomics, or genetic counseling practice.
Qualifications
- Master's degree from an accredited genetic counseling program.
- Certification or eligibility for certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC).
- State of Florida Genetic Counselor licensure is required within one year of hire.
- Demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification by a certifying agency, or the ability to obtain prior to hire.
- Post-job offer, but prior to hire, the following will be required:
- Documentation of current PPD (Purified Protein Derivative) test as performed by a qualified physician, reporting negative results within the past six (6) months.
- Documentation of physical examination completed by a qualified healthcare provider/physician within the past six (6) months.
- Within 30 days of hire, the candidate must provide:
- Documentation of Tetanus immunization within 10 years.
- Documentation of Hepatitis B vaccine or positive antibody titer.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior clinical experience in pediatric or rare disease genetics.
- Evidence of scholarly activity, such as peer-reviewed publications, participation in funded research, or contributions to curriculum development.
- Experience supervising or mentoring genetic counseling students.
Contact Info
University Information
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Considerations
This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
This is a non-tenure earning position and is being advertised as open until filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Organization
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