MS Precision Medicine Program Director
Medical College of Wisconsin
Position Summary:
The Program Director implements, evaluates, and continuously improves the Master of Science in Precision Medicine program. This role provides leadership and guidance to faculty and staff in support of the program’s mission and goals, while monitoring program effectiveness and outcomes to promote long-term growth, innovation, sustainability, and ongoing compliance with accreditation, regulatory, and institutional requirements.
Position Highlights:
Program Administration & Advancement
Responsible for all aspects of program leadership, including day-to-day operations, strategic initiatives, and policy development and review.
Lead and support compliance with accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies.
Contribute to long-term planning to ensure fiscal stability, including budgeting and resource allocation.
Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate all aspects of the program, including curricular and training requirements.
Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate personnel whose roles directly support the program.
Provide guidance to faculty and staff regarding required continuing education and professional development.
Assist in the review, and revision of the program admissions process and recruitment strategies.
Serve as a member of the Admissions Committee and contribute to holistic review and selection processes.
Assist with administrative responsibilities such as hiring, onboarding, and personnel support.
Serve on local, regional, national, and institutional committees that advance the program and the profession.
As needed, revise the program’s strategic plan, including mission, vision, goals, and philosophy.
Curricular & Teaching Responsibilities
Lead monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement of coursework to ensure alignment with accrediting body curricular requirements.
Serve as a course director and instructor within the program.
Integrate multicultural experiences into instructional methods and foster an inclusive, supportive learning environment.
Identify and implement andragogical approaches that address diverse learning styles, utilizing effective technologies and alternative instructional delivery methods.
Coordinate student professional development activities and experiential learning opportunities outside of the classroom.
Serve as a student thesis research advisor and participate on thesis committees.
Program & Student Evaluation
Provide academic advising and support, including monitoring, evaluating, and remediating student performance as needed.
Facilitate program evaluation activities, including curricular, programmatic, and leadership evaluations.
Conduct surveys and interviews with alumni to assess employment outcomes, educational preparation, knowledge or skill gaps, professional achievements, and perceptions of program leadership.
Contribute to program oversight through active participation in advisory and standing committees and implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
Knowledge – Skills – Abilities
Motivated, collaborative, innovative leader able to build and lead teams for advancement of a goal.
Knowledge of adult education practices, and project management.
Outstanding organization skills, trustworthy, effective communication, strong critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
Appointment Terms
This is a full-time, faculty position. This will include a secondary appointment in the Institute for Health & Equity. The position is 0.15 to 0.2 FTE education and administration duties. The salary and faculty rank will be commensurate with academic qualifications and experience in education, research, state and national contribution, and program administration.
Qualifications
Minimum Required Education: Master's degree in the discipline of genetic counseling, precision medicine
Preferred Experience: The preferred applicant will have several of the following precision medicine graduate program experiences: course development/curricular design, mentoring, leadership, and management. Candidates must possess current knowledge and experience with trends in precision medicine, including curricula, andragogy, service models and career paths.
Medical College of Wisconsin
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.
Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children’s Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.
The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service.
Commitment to MCW Values
All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways – engaging in Collaborative efforts – approaching our world with Curiosity – advancing Inclusive practices – demonstrating Integrity in all we do – treating everyone with Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.
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MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.