<p>Job Description Summary</p> <p>The Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Program within the College of Health Professions seeks a proven leader to serve as an Instructor and Curriculum Coordinator. This individual will be responsible for ongoing curriculum review, providing student instruction and advising, engaging with student thesis project development and mentorship, and for collaborating with the Division Director and leadership on key program activities and maintenance of accreditation.</p> <p>Entity</p> <p>Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)</p> <p>Worker Type</p> <p>Employee</p> <p>Worker Sub-Type</p> <p>Faculty</p> <p>Cost Center</p> <p>CC000218 CHP - Genetic</p> <p>Pay Rate Type</p> <p>Salary</p> <p>Pay Grade</p> <p>University-00</p> <p>Pay Range</p> <p>0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000</p> <p>Scheduled Weekly Hours</p> <p>40</p> <p>Work Shift</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>The faculty member will report to the Director, Division of Genetic Counseling. The Division of Genetic Counseling is housed within the Department of Clinical Sciences which is the home of accredited professional practice programs: Anesthesia for Nurses (Doctorate), Cardiovascular Perfusion (Masters), and Physician Assistant Studies-Residential (Masters). The Department is also the home of the Division of Healthcare Studies that offers students opportunities to acquire a Bachelor of Science degree, a new Pathology Assistant (Masters) program and a new Physician Assistant Studies-hybrid, (Masters) program. Additional programs within the College include Occupational Therapy (Doctorate), Physical Therapy (Doctorate), Speech Language Pathology (Masters), Health Administration (Masters and Doctorate), Health Informatics (Masters) and Health and Rehabilitation Science (PhD).</p> <p>This is a full-time position within the Division of Genetic Counseling with the opportunity to work remotely full-time, work on-campus full-time, or work a hybrid schedule. The Instructor will provide administrative leadership to the Division of Genetic Counseling in its teaching, research and clinical missions and help realize the College's vision of improving the health of populations by developing and inspiring health scientists and leaders. The faculty member may also engage in clinical practice as a part of their assigned duties.</p> <p>Job Duties: 100%</p> <p>In collaboration with the Division Director, Assistant Program Director and Director of Clinical Training:</p> <ul> <li>Provide administrative leadership to the Division of Genetic Counseling </li><li>Provide academic advising, as well as monitoring, evaluating, and remediating student performance </li><li>Provide ongoing curriculum review and implement modifications as needed to ensure Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC) and MUSC compliance </li><li>Contribute to student instruction as a course instructor in area(s) of expertise </li><li>Collect and maintain all didactic course grades and evaluations (qualitative and quantitative) </li><li>Provide supervision of standardized patient encounters </li><li>Participate in program admissions including recruitment, application review, and interviews </li><li>Engage with CHP Marketing on website and marketing initiatives </li><li>Assist with thesis course maintenance and student project development and mentorship </li><li>Attend and participate in weekly MSGC program meetings </li><li>Participate in leadership and service within professional organizations appropriate with the faculty member's clinical experience and educational preparation </li><li>Conduct scholarship and/or research in areas of the faculty member's academic interests </li><li>Participate in professional development appropriate for the faculty's areas of professional expertise </li><li>Clinical practice 40% of effort (TBD based on expertise and institutional need) </li><li>Participate in other duties as assigned by the Division Director </li></ul> <p>Required Experience & Additional Skills:</p> <p>The Curriculum Coordinator must:</p> <ul> <li>Hold a Master's degree in the discipline of genetic counseling </li><li>Have current certification in genetic counseling by ABGC (recertify as needed) </li><li>Hold or obtain a South Carolina genetic counseling license </li><li>Have at least three years of experience in the field </li><li>Have administrative, leadership, supervision and teaching experience; research experience and/or interest is preferred </li><li>Be available for program administration year-round </li><li>Demonstrate excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with close attention to detail </li><li>Possess strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills </li><li>Possess a strong commitment to achieve the missions of the Division of Genetic Counseling, the College of Health Professions, and the Medical University of South Carolina </li></ul> <p>Medical University of South Carolina</p> <p>Founded in 1824 in Charleston, MUSC is the state's only comprehensive academic health system, with a unique mission to preserve and optimize human life in South Carolina through education, research and patient care. Each year, MUSC educates more than 3,200 students in six colleges - Dental Medicine, Graduate Studies, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy - and trains more than 900 residents and fellows in its health system. MUSC brought in more than $300 million in research funds in fiscal year 2023, leading the state overall in research funding. MUSC also leads the state in federal and National Institutes of Health funding. Learn more about our academic programs.</p> <p>As the health care system of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality and safest patient care while educating and training generations of outstanding health care providers and leaders to serve the people of South Carolina and beyond. Patient care is provided at 16 hospitals (includes owned or governing interest), with approximately 2,700 beds and four additional hospital locations in development, more than 350 telehealth sites and nearly 750 care locations situated in all regions of South Carolina. In 2024, for the tenth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report named MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston the Number 1 hospital in South Carolina. Learn more about our patient services MUSC has a total enterprise annual operating budget of $7.1 billion. The nearly 31,000 MUSC family members include world-class faculty, physicians, specialty providers, scientists, students, affiliates, and care team members who deliver groundbreaking education, research, and patient care.</p> <p>Charleston</p> <p>Charleston, SC, seamlessly blends historic charm with modern conveniences and coastal living. Charleston has consecutively been voted the "best city" in the U.S. by Conde' Nast Travelers Magazine and Travel + Leisure. Whether you are interested in architecture, history, arts & culture, premiere dining, outdoor recreation, or beautiful beaches, Charleston, SC has it all.</p> <p>The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate with respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.</p> <p>Additional Job Description</p> <p>Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)</p> <p>If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!</p> <p>The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.</p> <p>Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees</p>