Position Title: Adjunct Faculty 

Program: Genetic Counseling Graduate Program 

Institution: Augustana University

I. Position Summary

The Adjunct Faculty member provides specialized instructional support and mentorship within the Genetic Counseling Graduate Program. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality academic content, contributing to the program's outcomes and facilitating community-engaged learning. 

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Instructional Delivery: Develop and deliver graduate-level coursework in accordance with the program curriculum. This includes creating syllabus materials, lecturing, and managing student assessments.

• Student Mentorship: Serve as a resource for graduate students, offering guidance on professional development and academic progress within their area of expertise.

• Administrative Compliance: Maintain accurate records of student performance and submit required documentation to the Co-Director/s in a timely manner.

III. Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree or higher in Genetic Counseling or a related field. 

• Expertise: We are looking to fill two positions with two different areas of focus. 

  • Research instructor: 

    • Demonstrated proficiency in research, particular interest in individuals with a strong background in qualitative research techniques.

    • This individual will co-instruct our five-course research curriculum to help students in meeting the program research requirement. 

  • Genetics in the Community instructor:

    • Significant background in developing or facilitating community-based learning.

    • The goal of this course is for students to understand the impact of genetics across a patient’s life, as well as understanding community resources that you might engage with as a genetic counselor. 

Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.

Application Procedure

Applicants working remotely in the following locations will be considered for employment: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington state, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Candidates from other states will require prior approval to move forward in the process. 

The position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants are asked to submit the below application materials via our Career Center Portal. If assistance is needed during the application process, please reach out to [email protected].

• Letter of interest

• Resume or curriculum vitae

• Contact information for at least three references

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.