Genetic Counseling Guest Faculty/Lecturer/Instructor

Responsibilities

• Teach a 2-credit graduate course titled "Advanced Psychosocial Interviewing and Counseling Methods for Genetic Counselors" for the Fall 2026 semester.
• Facilitate weekly 2-hour in-person sessions on campus from September 7, 2026, to December 20, 2026.
• Guide students in developing proficiency in interviewing techniques, active listening, and client-centered decision-making.
• Instruct on culturally responsive and trauma-informed care, including grief, bereavement, and crisis intervention.
• Help students apply psychosocial skills to specific genetic counseling scenarios and professional interactions.
• Address practitioner self-care strategies and the psychosocial dimensions of genetic counseling practice.

Requirements

• Terminal degree in a counseling field (e.g., Clinical Counseling, Psychology, Social Work).
• Professional counseling experience in Genetic Counseling or a closely related field.
• Authorized to work in the United States (sponsorship is not available).
• Ability to teach in person on the Sarah Lawrence College campus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in genetic counseling and teaching graduate-level students.
• Comfort using hybrid learning technologies, such as Zoom and online learning management systems.

About the Company

Sarah Lawrence College is a private liberal arts college located in Bronxville, NY. The Graduate Program in Human Genetics offers specialized training for future professionals in the field of genetics.