Job Posting Title:

Adjunct Faculty - Genetic Counseling Standardized Patient Rotation Supervisor

Job Description:

Overview:

The Adjunct Faculty - Genetic Counseling Standardized Patient Rotation Supervisor for the Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genetics Counseling (MSGC) program, within the School of Health Sciences, will be responsible for supervising multiple students completing the Standardized Patient Rotation fieldwork experience as part of the GENE 6802-6805 course series.  We seek a dynamic individual dedicated to innovative and effective genetic counseling experiential education to prepare graduates to be leaders in the rapidly evolving field of human genetics/genomics.

Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) was founded in 1997 as the first higher education institution in the United States dedicated exclusively to education and research related to the applied life sciences. KGI offers innovative postgraduate degrees and certificates that integrate life and health sciences, business, pharmacy, engineering, and genetics, focusing on industry projects, hands-on industry experiences, and team collaborations. KGI employs an entrepreneurial approach and industry connections that allow students to become leaders in healthcare and the applied life sciences.

Located in beautiful Claremont, California, KGI is a member of the Claremont Colleges, a consortium of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges, two graduate institutions, and The Claremont Colleges Services, which provides shared institutional support services. Each nationally recognized college has its own campus, students and faculty, and distinctive mission, and each offers top-notch curricula, small classes, distinguished professors, and personalized instruction. The Claremont Colleges consistently place at the top of national college rankings, including Forbes, Money and U.S.  News and World Report, and the Princeton Review.

Education and Experience:

Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling from an accredited program; certification in Genetic Counseling from the ABGC; at least one years’ experience in clinical genetics or genomics to meet the ACGC requirements for supervision of participatory (core) cases.   

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:  Individuals must possess knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential function of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions may be performed, with or without, reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Supervise and mentor MSGC students completing the Standardized Patient rotation (24 hours/week student commitment) in the GENE 6802-6805 Genetic Counseling Fieldwork series. 
• Develop and curate Standardized Patient Encounter (SPE) exercises for the KGI SPE library
• Review and approve participatory (core) cases logged by students
• Review the student’s Goals and Self-Evaluation at the beginning and end of each rotation and complete their mid-rotation and final rotation evaluations
• Coordinate with the MSGC ADEE for establishing rotation learning objectives and structure, analyzing outcomes, and integration of student and supervisor feedback. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Individuals must possess knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential function of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions may be performed, with or without, reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Effectively collaborate and coordinate with MSGC faculty and SPE actors
• Excellent communication skills including strong written skills
• Effective leadership abilities in planning and problem solving
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Ability to work comfortably, respectfully, and competently with people of varied backgrounds
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously

Physical and Mental Requirements

Ability to maintain good concentration level while dealing with interruptions; attention to details with emphasis on accuracy; capable of giving, receiving, and analyzing information, formulating work plans, and articulating goals and action plans.  Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time.  Standing for extended periods of time. Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.  Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand(s), or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.  Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within normal parameters.  Ability to hear within normal par