Job Description:

Associate Program Director

Part-Time Term (5-10 hours/week)

Department of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine

University of Manitoba

Position # 24583

The Department of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics, in the Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba, invites applications for a part-time Associate Program Director for the MSc in Genetic Counselling Program (5-10 hours/week). This is a three-year term position with the possibility of renewal. Ideally, the position will start on August 1, 2024, or as a mutually agreed upon. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Genetic Counselling Program (GCP) takes an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to genetic health, research and education in Winnipeg Manitoba. Our program offers a centralized provincial clinical program which provides learners engagement with a rural, remote and inner-city patient population, exposure to cultural and genetic isolates and multidisciplinary clinics. A thesis-based research program boasts access to a diversity of research areas and initiatives to hone research and project management skills in the genetic counselling setting.

Responsibilities:

Under the general direction of the MSc Genetic Counselling Program Director, and the Head of the Department of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics, the Associate Program Director will work within the overall policies, regulations, procedures and objectives of the program to:

• Assist in continuous evaluation of the GCP and implementation of recommendations as per the GCP Advisory Committee

• Assist in developing, reviewing and revising the GCP mission, objectives, desired outcomes and philosophy through strategic planning

• Collaborate in the development, coordination and evaluation of clinical and non-clinical rotations

• Collaborate in the development, coordination and evaluation of course design and content

• Assist in providing leadership and direction to other educational staff, consultants and tutors in the provision of educational sessions

• Collaborate to ensure that the GCP achieves and maintains compliance with the ACGC Accreditation Standards and eligibility requirements of the Canadian and American Board of Genetic Counselling certification exams

• Participate as a member of the GCP Advisory Committee

• Represent the GCP in a variety of forums including the hospital, clinical placement settings, the community, as well as the Association of Genetic Counseling Program Directors, the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors and the American Board of Genetic Counseling

• Take an active role in the GCP Admissions process

• Be available to students for mentorship or consultation by e-mail, by telephone and during designated weekly in person office hours.

Qualifications:

• Hold a Master's degree in the discipline of genetic counselling

• Hold current certification in genetic counseling by the ABGC or the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG)

• Have at least five years of experience as a certified genetic counsellor

• Be knowledgeable and experienced in genetic counselling related topics

• Demonstrated skills and ability in teaching and clinical supervision of genetic counselling students

• Training/coursework in curriculum design, assessment, evaluation, or educational andragogy

• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

Additional Information:

Interested applications should submit the following in a single pdf

• cover letter (max two pages),

• one-page personal statement on contributions to and reflections on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice

• curriculum vitae

Applications should be addressed to Jessica Hartley, Program Director, MSc in Genetic counselling and sent by email to jessica.hartley@umanitoba.ca. Applications will be reviewed starting June 15, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (Manitoba).

The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is committed to the social justice principles of equity, access & participation and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, Black, racially marginalized communities, disabled persons and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

An inclusive, open and diverse community is essential to excellence and fosters voices that have been ignored or discouraged. To address the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences commitment to equity, access and participation, and in recognition of the underrepresentation of members of historically and currently excluded groups, we take proactive measures including implicit bias training for all hiring panels. We strive for diversity and cultural safety throughout the hiring process (hiring panels, short-list of candidates, interviews). The University acknowledges the potential impact that Career Interruptions and Personal Circumstances can have on an applicant's record of achievement. Measures will be taken to ensure that these leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the evaluation process.

We encourage you to self-identify aspects of your identity that position you to bring currently underrepresented viewpoints, expertise and forms of excellence to this role.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.