About this opportunity
University of Utah lists this Medical Geneticist opportunity in salt lake city, Utah. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
Position Information
Position/Rank
Position/Rank Medical Geneticist / Rank Dependent on Qualifications
Department
Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration
City
City Salt Lake City, UT
Track
Track Track Dependent on Qualifications
New Position to Begin
Details
The Division of Medical Genetics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is recruiting for a Medical Geneticist to deliver medical care and assist in the management of patients with genetic and metabolic disorders. Clinical activities will be carried out at Primary Children’s Hospital at both the Salt Lake City and Lehi, Utah campuses, the University of Utah Hospital, and outreach clinics within and outside Utah. In addition to clinical service, there is an expectation for academic work including education, investigation, administration, and advocacy. Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Medical Genetics, Medical Genetics and Genomics, and Medical Biochemical Genetics. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical Track at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at .
Online reports may be submitted at .
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems(“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at or or University Human Resource Management at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date
Open Date 10/09/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Requisition Number
Requisition Number PRN03922F
Type
Type Faculty
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Are you Board Qualified/Board Certified in Medical Genetics?Yes
No-in the last year of fellowship training
No
* Are you Board Qualified/Board Certified in Medical Biochemical Genetics?Yes
No-in the last year of fellowship training
No
* Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?Yes
No
* Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?Yes
No
* One measure of faculty diversity at the School of Medicine is the proportion of faculty members who come from a rural background. Did you graduate high school from a town with less than 10,000 persons?Yes
No
Required Documents Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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Worksite address
salt lake city, UT, 84193, US
Who can apply
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