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Genetic Counseling Graduate Program (GCGP)

Associate Director of Research

The Genetic Counseling Graduate Program at Kean University is seeking applications for an Associate Director of Research to join our leadership team to support our graduate training program in research, teaching and administration. The Associate Director of Research (Associate Director 3) is responsible for administration, coordination and assessment of, and education in, the research program within the GCGP. The primary responsibility is instruction in and oversight of M.S. thesis work of the GCGP students. Additional responsibilities include supporting the Program Director in the program’s instructional, administrative and other functions; assessment and accreditation activities; and developing and implementing program policies and procedures.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to: orienting students to thesis project requirements and overseeing timeline adherence; working with GCGP leadership, instructors and students regarding thesis topics and topic expert/advisor selection; communicating with outside organizations regarding collaborative thesis research opportunities; assisting students with Kean University IRB application completion and submission; managing thesis manuscript completion and submission and abstract poster creation and submission to university and professional annual conferences; supervising statistical analyses for thesis projects; classroom teaching and course coordination; assessing, reviewing and advancing research programs and curriculum; overseeing GCGP graduate research assistants; assisting with program admissions, marketing and recruitment; assisting with program strategic planning, development and outcomes assessment; participating in conferences, seminars or meetings as required; and performing other work as assigned.

The Associate Director of Research is a full-time, twelve-month position. This position is located at the Kean University campus in Union, New Jersey. This position requires occasional travel and a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.

This employee is required to teach in-load courses, which will be assigned through the Program Director and Dean. Teaching responsibilities include up to twelve (12) credit hours distributed over a twelve (12) month period, from September 1st to August 31st. This may include fall, winter, spring and/or summer teaching assignments. Compensation for these courses is included in the salary designated for this position. Course assignments may vary and can change based on department and student needs.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling/Human Genetics from an accredited program; certification by ABGC or ABMGG; and a minimum of 3 years of experience as a genetic counselor are required. Professionals in a related clinical genetics field may be considered with equivalent experience. Five years of experience is preferred. Candidate must have knowledge and experience in teaching and research and excellent organizational, interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.

Application: Please submit your cover letter, resume/CV and contact information for three professional references. Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made. Official transcripts are required prior to the starting date of employment.

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Additional Information

Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act (https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml) (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any individual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abide by this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. New employees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence, from the effective date of hire.

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