Neuro Genetic Counselor

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department Neurology - 411801 Posting Open Date 03/03/2026 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Position Type Permanent Faculty Working Title Neuro Genetic Counselor Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty Vacancy ID FAC0005836 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent Hours per week 40 FTE 1 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience Proposed Start Date 07/01/2026

Position Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrows healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

This position is a fixed-term, clinical faculty genetic counselor position. The primary role of this position is to support the mission of the Neurogenetics and Precision Medicine program (UNC Neurogenetics) in the Department of Neurology and to advance health care through excellence in neurogenetics across the UNC Health system. Teaching and supervision of fellows, residents and students is an expected component of this faculty position. Additional opportunities to engage in ongoing research projects are available.

The ideal job applicant will have prior experience in genetics in neurological disorders with adult and/or pediatric patients, and with predictive testing for variable onset disorders. They should be comfortable seeing patients independently and using a variety of practice models including telemedicine. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the genetic counselor is expected to work with different physicians (geneticists and non-geneticists) and advanced practice providers in established clinics as well as contribute to the development of new clinical services. Ability to collaborate within Neurology and with partners in genetics and genomics care across UNC Health is essential.

UNC Neurogenetics provides holistic lifespan care focused on the needs of patient and family communities, from very common to nano rare disorders. While specific patient panels for this position may lean more to pediatric vs adult populations, flexibility in patient age range and ability to adapt clinical practice to patient population needs is expected.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Masters degree or higher. Candidate must be board certified or board eligible from the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC).

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Preferred candidate will have at least 1 year experience in genetic counseling for patients with neurological and general genetics indications. Experience with clinical variant interpretation, and with clinical research is a plus.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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Department Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title Le'Quisha Person, HR Consultant Department Contact Telephone or Email lequisha_person@med.unc.edu Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Universitys Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

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