Description

The Institution:

MGH Institute of Health Professionsin Boston is an innovative and interprofessional graduate school withpost-baccalaureate, direct-entry master’s and doctorate, and post-professionalprograms in nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physicianassistant studies, speech-language pathology, health professions education, genetic counseling and aPhD in rehabilitation sciences. The only degree-granting affiliate of PartnersHealthCare System, the MGH Institute offers its more than 1,600 studentsunparalleled opportunities to learn and work alongside expert practitioners ina variety of hospital, clinical, community, and educational settings. Theschool, which has graduated more than 7,200 students since its 1977 founding byMassachusetts General Hospital, is fully accredited by the New EnglandAssociation of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Several programs are highly rankedby U.S. News & World Report, and the school has been named a Great Collegeto Work For by The Chronicle of Higher Education for the past nine years.

Job Summary/Responsibilities:

TheDepartment of Genetic Counseling in the School of Health and RehabilitationSciences at the MGH Institute of Health Professions inBoston is seeking a full time Director of Research to start January 1, 2019.

The Directorof Research (DR) is primarily responsible for the oversight of all studentCapstone researchprojects and for the coordination and evaluation of student researchexperiences. Additionally, the DR is responsible for the Capstone researchcurriculum, teaching in the associated research courses, and developing andsustaining collaborative relationships with internal and external researchersand statisticians. The successful applicantwill also be expected to take part in scholarly and professional activities.

Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with thegenetic counseling field, teaching, research process, quantitative andqualitative statistics, IRB, and other related subjects. Genetic counselingprogram leadership experience is preferred and a strong publication history isrequired.  Thecandidate must minimally have a Master’s degree and be credentialed in theirfield, as appropriate, and have at least 3 years of work experience.  Faculty academic rank is commensurate withexperience.

Interested individuals should submit their application and curriculum vitae through the online application process.  Preference will be given to applicants who submit prior to Sept. 1^st.  

Questions about the position may be directed to the Program Director, Maureen Flynn, MS, CGC, MPH at mflynn1@mghihp.edu.

 

Primary Location: MA-Charlestown-MGH IHP
Work Locations:
MGH IHP (MGHCharlestownIHP)
36 First Avenue
Charlestown, 02129


Job: Teaching/Faculty
Organization: Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Posting: Jul 17, 2018