Clinical Geneticist

Posting Details

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Position Number M60183 Is this employee on a H1B Visa? Position Type Hourly Rank Assistant Professor Working Title Clinical Geneticist School/Unit School of Medicine Department Human & Molecular Genetics Number of Months 12 Tenure Status Non-Tenure Eligible Grant funded position? No
Mission or Goal of Unit
The Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Human and Molecular Genetics provides multifaceted clinical and research activities focusing on current important areas of medical and basic research. Our 24 faculty members conduct research, clinical and educational activities at the VCU Medical Center, the Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics and the VCU Institute of Molecular Medicine. Chief purpose of this position in support of above mission or goal
This position is an assistant/associate level position, non tenure track. The service, composed of two physicians, one physician assistant, one nutritionist, and fourteen genetic counselors provide primarily consultative services in the areas of, pediatric, adult, and cancer genetics, preconception and prenatal. Position Responsibilities
Genetic evaluation and counseling of pediatric, adult and prenatal patients with diverse genetic disorders including inborn errors of metabolism, birth defects, cancer genetics, and high risk pregnancies. The evaluations may occur on the MCVP campus, MCVP satellite sites, via telehealth visits, and other locations as required to provide clinical services.
Managing and participating in call with other department physicians.
Teaching genetic counseling, medical, other healthcare students and residents.
Participation in Department’s telemedicine initiatives. Required Qualifications
• M.D. with American Board of Medical Genetics ( ABMG ) eligible/certification.
• Dynamic and innovative leadership skills in supervision of clinical service and teaching/training of graduate students.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU . Preferred Qualifications
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Date Posted 10/04/2021 Open Until Filled Yes Application Deadline Date Proposed Hire Date 07/01/2022 Type of Search National Application Process/Additional Information
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Diversity Statement (Required for all Faculty)

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