Job Description
Job Summary This is a 0.10 FTE Associate Instructor position within the UPAP program in the Division of Physician Assistant Education and Sciences, St. George Campus. The clinical associate will work with a small group (4) of students and report to the CA Director and Program Director. Responsibilities Facilitate and instruct the group in mastery of the Integrated physical exam, focused exams in HEENT/Neuro, Cardiopulmonary, GI, and Musculoskeletal systems. Evaluate students with standardized patient encounters upon completion of each physical exam module. Teach appropriate medical record production, specifically SOAP note production in conjunction with OSCEs. Facilitate the development of clinical problem‑solving through the exploration of 16 clinical cases and one ethics case. Instruct and develop SOAP note production and oral case presentations throughout the semester. Participate in Clinical Practicum as a preceptor during the summer semester. Give oral and written feedback on OSCE performance and SOAP note production. Participate in faculty development and preseason meetings twice a year. Grade students at the end of each semester. Participate in at least one admissions conference. Required Qualifications A current NCCPA certification. Hold or be eligible for unrestricted Utah State PA licensure. Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Preferred Qualifications Interest in areas that align with the program mission. A strong interest in scholarship and professional development. Three years of clinical experience. Current clinical work in a PA practice. Equal Opportunity Employment 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 educational program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in educational 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 to report discrimination or sexual misconduct, individuals may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX. More information is available through the University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.