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Faculty and Program Director Position in Molecular Diagnostic Sciences

Employer
The George Washington University
Location
GW Virginia Science & Technology Campus in Ashburn, Virginia
Salary
Appointment will be made at a rank and salary commensurate with experience.

Job Details

The Department of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences (BLS) at the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences welcomes applications for a full-time (12 month), non-tenure track faculty and Program Director position for the Molecular Diagnostic Sciences program (MDS). Appointment will be made at a rank (assistant/associate professor) and salary commensurate with experience. Total compensation includes a generous benefits package.

Our program is located in Ashburn, Virginia on our Virginia Science & Technology Campus. The position will be primarily based at the Ashburn campus although will also require time at the Foggy Bottom campus in Washington, DC. The MDS program prepares students to become board certified in molecular biology and enter into the molecular diagnostic science profession. 

Primary responsibilities involve oversight of all aspects of the molecular diagnostic sciences program including recruitment and admissions, curriculum development, student assessment, and program evaluation; maintaining an independent research program, developing and teaching high quality didactic courses across the Molecular Diagnostic Sciences curriculum, advising and mentoring students within the department,  engaging in scholarly activities, and actively participating in service assignments within the university. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Doctoral level degree (e.g., Ph.D., etc.) in a related field at time of appointment OR a master's degree in a related field and current enrollment in a doctoral program ; current ASCP Molecular Biology certification OR ASCP Molecular Biology certification eligibility (i.e. MLS certification or relevant clinical molecular experience) and certification in Molecular Biology within 6 months of date of appointment; a minimum of two years, full-time experience working in a molecular laboratory; and a minimum of two years of prior academic teaching experience.  

To Apply: To be considered, complete the online faculty application at www.gwu.jobs/postings/75167, upload a CV and cover letter, and provide the names and contact information of at least three professional references. Review of applications will begin June 7, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. Employment offers are contingent on satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. 

Organization

GWU pic1George Washington University is a top nationally recognized institution and is currently the largest employer of higher education in the District of Columbia with students and faculty from all 50 states and more than 120 countries. Our community is as diverse as the many backgrounds and occupations we represent. Enrichment, opportunities, and work/life balance are just some of the rewards of joining our learning community. The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

The George Washington University is a dynamic institution located in the heart of Washington, D.C. As the largest institution of higher education in the nation’s capital, GW is able to draw upon a rich array of resources to enhance its educational endeavors and generate creative energy. Through its diverse students, faculty, staff, and alumni, the university contributes talent and knowledge to improve the DC area and the world.

Located four blocks from the White House, GW is the largest institution of higher education in the nation's capital. The university offers comprehensive programs of undergraduate and graduate liberal arts study as well as degree programs in medicine, law, engineering, education, business, and international affairs.

The George Washington University dedicates itself to furthering human well-being. We value a dynamic, student-focused community stimulated by cultural and intellectual diversity and built upon a foundation of integrity, creativity, and openness to the exploration of new ideas. A diverse population of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students from all 50 states, D.C, and more than 130 countries enroll at GW each year. 

To promote the process of lifelong learning from both global and integrative perspectives, the university provides a stimulating intellectual environment for its diverse students and faculty. By fostering excellence in teaching, GW offers outstanding learning experiences for full-time and part-time students in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in D.C., the nation, and abroad. The university acts as a catalyst for creativity in the arts, the sciences, and the professions by encouraging interaction among its students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the communities it serves.

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Working at GW is an experience that allows each individual an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. Our community includes individuals of diverse and unique backgrounds whose individual contributions build the momentum to make GW a great university and indeed, a great place to work. As a top employer, we want to do all we can to attract the best people who connect to our mission of excellent teaching, research, and community engagement. Those who are here are “Proud to be GW.”

GW is committed to offering its employees a comprehensive benefits package including health and welfare plans such as medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts and life and disability insurance as well as retirement and tuition programs. Free wellness programs include exercise classes, walking clubs, smoking cessation benefits, free flu vaccinations, GW’s Healthy Pregnancy Program, a faculty and staff summer softball league, and much more.

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Location
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Washington
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20006
United States

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