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Cancer Genetic Counselor-Health Sciences Clinical Series
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: September 9, 2024
Next review date: Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Division of Genetic and Genomic Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, UCI School of Medicine seeks to hire four full-time Board Certified Genetic Counselor to join our clinical and academic faculty of ten clinical geneticists and ten genetic counselors. The Division provides outpatient care and inpatient consultation services to a diverse patient population in the cancer, prenatal pediatric, metabolic and adult genetics clinics at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center and our affiliated hospitals. Division faculty members also participate in didactic and clinical training of genetic counseling graduate students, residents and fellows, medical students, and other trainees, provide community outreach, and many are actively involved in both clinical and basic science research.
This position involves providing cancer genetic counseling at the UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and other UCI Health sites, where you will join a team of genetic counselors, medical geneticists, and cancer specialists who provide care for a diverse population of patients. Areas of focus will include the high-risk colorectal program, and the breast and ovarian cancer programs, as well as patients with a variety of other referral indications. Academic activities include supervision of genetic counseling students and other trainees, thesis mentorship, didactic teaching, and opportunities to participate in clinical research.
Questions can be directed to: Kathryn Singh, MPH, MS, LCGC — kesingh@hs.uci.edu
Academic rank and salary are based on qualifications and experience. A generous benefits package includes life, health, dental, vision and disability insurance as well as the University of California retirement plan.
About the UC Irvine Division of Genetic and Genomic Medicine: The faculty of the Division of Genetic and Genomic Medicine currently comprises 10 licensed certified genetic counselors and 10 MD or MD/PhD certified clinical geneticists, some of whom are also certified in clinical cytogenetics, clinical biochemical genetics, and/or clinical molecular genetics. We are home to one of the first genetic counseling graduate programs and to ACGME-accredited clinical genetics and genomics categorical and combined residency training programs. The Division provides inpatient consultation services and outpatient care in pediatric, cancer, metabolic, prenatal, adult, and specialty genetics clinics at the UCI Medical Center and our affiliated hospitals. Division faculty members are actively involved in clinical, translational, and basic science research. UCI is ranked as one of the top 50 U.S. medical schools for research and in primary care by U.S. News & World Report. UC Irvine Medical Center has consistently been ranked among the top three percent of hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report.
About Orange and Los Angeles Counties: You will be surrounded by the benefits of the Southern California lifestyle: casual sophistication, pristine beaches, legendary theme parks, and endless options for fun in the sun or cultural exploration. Just minutes from over 60 miles of coastline, you will find innumerable fun destinations, events, sights, and much more. Visit renowned art festivals and celebrated performing arts centers. Enjoy inspired multinational cuisine, national and local sporting events, and a variety of shopping choices. The area combines vibrant city life with sprawling wilderness and nature parks, with miles of trails and coastal preserves to explore. Winter sports, mountains, and desert are close enough for daytime excursions. Choose from a multitude of award-winning school districts.
Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling or its equivalent
• ABGC board certification (strongly preferred) or active candidate status
• California genetic counselor license or current eligibility to become licensed
• Experience providing genetic counseling in an Oncology setting
• Demonstrated capability for teaching
At least 1 year of employment as a Genetic Counselor strongly preferred; however, new graduates are also eligible to apply. Diversity of background and lived experience is valued. Spanish language competency is helpful but not required.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Statement of Research (Optional)
Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
(Optional)Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.
Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
About UC Irvine
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.