Assistant Professor, Genetic Counseling
- Employer
- UNITED ARAB EMIRATES UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Closing date
- 21 Dec 2022
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- Academic Discipline
- Clinical, Pre-clinical & Health, Other Health & Social Care
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Lecturers / Assistant Professors
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Description
The United Arab Emirates University invites applications for a faculty position. Qualified candidates at all levels will be considered at a rank commensurate with academic accomplishments. Candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and student advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels, a demonstrable research capability that will enable the candidate to develop and sustain an internally and/or externally funded research program in his/her area of expertise, publish his/her research findings in refereed journals, and actively engage in promoting the growth of the UAE University. The application package should include a cover letter, a detailed resume, a brief description of current/future research activities, teaching philosophy, and courses taught. English is the language of instruction and communication. Screening of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Role Description:
- Teach and Supervise UAEU Master of Genetic Counseling students
- Undertake research in areas of genetic counseling, communication, and the clinical application of genomics
- Assists in variant classification based on emerging scientific information
- Develop education and other materials related to the Master of Genetic Counseling Program and other areas within the Department of Genetics and Genomics, UAEU
- Participate in the medical genetics, genetic counseling, and patient advocacy communities
- Provide genetic counseling and facilitation of the communication of test results
Minimum Qualification
- PhD Degree from an accredited genetic counseling program
- Genetic Counseling Board-certification
Preferred Qualification
As above
Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
- Two years experience at Academic Institution for Master Program of Genetic counseling.
- Two years experience at diagnostic laboratory or in a clinical position familiarity with human mutation databases, genome browsers, and HGVS nomenclature
Special Instructions to Applicant
Division College of Medicine&Health Sciences
Department Genetics and Genomics - (CMHS)
Job Close Date 21-12-2023
Job Category Academic - Faculty
Salary 30000-40000 UAE Dirhams per month, based on experience
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