Clinical Geneticist – M60183

Clinical Geneticist – M60183

The Department of Human and Molecular Genetics at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System seeks a full-time Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, non-tenure track, in the Division of Clinical Genetics, with primary duties as a Clinical Geneticist.

Position Responsibilities

• Clinical: Active participation as a clinician in various clinics and other settings, including telemedicine, and sharing call and consultative responsibilities with other Clinical Genetics physicians.
• Service: The successful candidate will participate in tumor boards and other conferences with clinical colleagues. Participation in departmental, institutional and national committees is encouraged, when necessary.
• Teaching: The successful candidate will contribute to the education of residents, medical students, Genetic Counseling graduate students, and ancillary staff.
• Research: The candidate will engage in scholarship through presentations at national meetings, contributions to peer-reviewed scientific literature, and active participation in appropriate professional organizations.

The successful candidate will report to and work closely with the Chief of Clinical Genetics Services to further the mission and vision of the Department of Human & Molecular Genetics.

Required Qualifications

Prospective candidates should be American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG) board eligible/certified. The applicant must exhibit dynamic and innovative clinical and teaching skills, including in teaching and training of graduate students. The position requires demonstrated clinical and teaching experience, working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU. Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with qualification and experience. 

• MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree with Board eligibility/certification by the American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG).
• Candidates must be qualified for full, unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia.
• The successful candidate must have demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in Clinical Genetics, particularly with experience in Metabolics and/or Adult Genetics.

Preference will be given to candidates with clinical experience and an interest and/or ability in research and scholarly activity as displayed through publication in professional journals and presentations at national meetings.

As a preeminent national, urban, public research university and academic health center, Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to organizational diversity, equity and inclusion - an environment where all can thrive in their pursuit of excellence.

Applicants are requested to submit a Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (typically between 150-300 words) providing your career aspirations and contributions toward promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through this statement, you can share how your lived experiences; and past, present, and future academic and professional activities have or will contribute to VCU’s mission of promoting equity and inclusion.

Note: Examples include working with others to further the goals of equity and inclusion; leading in any capacity that tangibly promotes an environment where diversity is welcomed, fostered, and celebrated; creative activity, research and scholarship that promotes equity and parity; teaching and mentoring students, and/or engaging with faculty and/or staff from traditionally underrepresented groups to create a positive and successful organizational experience.

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