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University of Utah

Medical Geneticist

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193


The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty, and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.Position Information

Position/Rank:

Medical Geneticist / Rank and Track Dependent on QualificationsDepartment:

00854 - Pediatric GeneticsCity:

Salt Lake City, UTTrack:

Track Dependent on QualificationsNew Position to Begin:

CY2023Details

The Division of Medical Genetics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is recruiting a Medical Geneticist to assist in the management of patients with genetic disorders. The provider will provide medical care to patients with genetic disorders, congenital anomalies, and metabolic disorders. Clinical activities will be carried out at Primary Children’s Hospital, the University of Utah Hospital, and outreach clinics within and outside of Utah. In addition to clinical service, there is an expectation for academic work, including education, investigation, administration, as well as advocacy.Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Medical Genetics. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical or Tenure track at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications.Compensation:

The Department and University offers a competitive salary and an unmatched benefits program, including non-contributory retirement contributions of 20.2% of annual salary that vest immediately. The Department offers a faculty development and mentoring program designed to foster success in translational or basic research, quality improvement engagement, and excellence as educators.Location

Salt Lake City offers an incredible quality of life with a growing economy, rich cultural scene with ballet, theatre, symphony, opera, live music, museums, outstanding restaurants, and a moderate cost of living. The city is a well-known ski destination and a gateway to the state’s renowned landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five scenic national parks (with five more within a day’s drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails (some leaving from adjacent to the hospital), and numerous other outdoor activities.The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient-focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.Special Instructions for Candidates

Open Date:

07/01/2022Close Date:

Open Until FilledRequisition Number:

PRN03024FType:

FacultyPosting Specific Questions

* Are you Board Qualified/Board Certified in Medical Genetics?

YesNo-in the last year of fellowship trainingNo

* Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

YesNo

* Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?

YesNo

* One measure of faculty diversity at the School of Medicine is the proportion of faculty members who come from a rural background. Did you graduate high school from a town with less than 10,000 persons?

YesNo

Required Documents:

Cover LetterCurriculum VitaeOptional Documents:

Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran OnlyAddendum to the University of Utah - Veteran OnlyUniversity Human Resource Management250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111Contact us: (801) 581-2169By Email: employment@utah.edu

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