The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (SOM) is recruiting for a full-time genetic counselor. Working with our medical providers, the successful candidate will be responsible for prenatal and preconception genetic counseling. The successful candidate will be hired as Instructor in the Department of OBGYN and active in the UM SOM program for the Masters in Genetic Counseling. In addition to teaching and supervision of trainees in Genetic Counseling, GCs participate in teaching the trainees in medicine and OB/GYN with the opportunity to participate in scholarly activities Position highlights: * Collaborate with clinical experts in genetics and OB/MFM * Strong clinical outpatient practice and inpatient consult service, including screening follow-up, outreach clinics across Maryland, and combined genetics-focused specialty services * Great teaching opportunities with medical students, residents, fellows, graduate and genetic counseling students Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate: * Strong commitment to patient care and teaching * Ability to create a collaborative partnership with stakeholders reinforcing positive working relationships with theopportunityto build a strong community-based clinical program within the context of an academic environment * Professionalism, effective communication, patient safety, and continuous practice improvement * Master’s degree from a graduate program accredited by the Accreditation Council of Genetic Counseling and/or active board certification or board eligibility by the American Board of Genetic Counseling * At least two to three years of relevant experience strongly preferred * At least one year of academic experience To apply, please complete the online application and include a letter of intent, CV, and three professional references (with clinical practice knowledge of the applicant from within the past five years) with their contact information. For additional questions after application, please email obgynhr@som.umaryland.edu. /UMB is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. We value diversity and how it enriches our academic and scientific community and strive toward cultivating an inclusive environment that supports all employees.1/ About University of Maryland School of Medicine Now in its third century, the University of Maryland School of Medicine was chartered in 1807 as the first public medical school in the United States. It continues today as one of the fastest growing, top-tier biomedical research enterprises in the world -- with 46 academic departments, centers, institutes, and programs, and a faculty of more than 3,000 physicians, scientists, and allied health professionals, including members of the National Academy of Medicine and the National Academy of Sciences, and a distinguished two-time winner of the Albert E. Lasker Award in Medical Research. With an operating budget of more than $1.2 billion, the School of Medicine works closely in partnership with the University of Maryland Medical Center and Medical System to provide research-intensive, academic, and clinically‑based care for nearly 2 million patients each year. The School of Medicine has nearly $600 million in extramural funding, with most of its academic departments highly ranked among all medical schools in the nation in research funding. As one of the seven professional schools that make up the University of Maryland, Baltimore campus, the School of Medicine has a total population of nearly 9,000 faculty and staff, including 2,500 students, trainees, residents, and fellows. The combined School of Medicine and Medical System (“University of Maryland Medicine”) has an annual budget of over $6 billion and an economic impact of nearly $20 billion on the state and local community. The School of Medicine, which ranks as the 8th highest among public medical schools in research productivity (according to the Association of American Medical Colleges profile) is an innovator in translational medicine, with 606 active patents and 52 start-up companies. In the latest /U.S. News & World Report/ ranking of the Best Medical Schools, published in 2021, the UM School of Medicine is ranked #9 among the 92 public medical schools in the U.S., and in the top 15 percent* (#27)* of all 192 public and private U.S. medical schools. The School of Medicine works locally, nationally, and globally, with research and treatment facilities in 36 countries around the world. Visit medschool.umaryland.edu. Job: Faculty* *Organization: School of Medicine - Clinical Departments *Title: *OBGYN Genetic Counselor Location: null Requisition ID: 240000ZZ