Associate Instructor

University of Utah; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Utah seeks a 0.10 FTE Associate Instructor for the UPAP program at the St. George campus. The clinical associate will work with a small group of four students and report to the CA Director and Program Director.

Responsibilities include facilitating exam mastery, OSCEs, SOAP notes, and case discussions, with opportunities for precepting during the Clinical Practicum and contributing to faculty development.

Qualifications

• NCCPA certification is required.
• Utah State PA licensure or eligibility.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential.
• Interest in program mission is strongly preferred.
• Professional development and scholarship are encouraged.
• Three years of clinical experience preferred.
• Maintaining current clinical work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and instruct physical exam mastery (Integrated exam, HEENT/Neuro, Cardiopulmonary, GI, Musculoskeletal).
• Evaluate students with standardized patient encounters after each module.
• Instruct SOAP note production in OSCE contexts.
• Support clinical problem-solving through case discussions.
• Develop SOAP notes and oral case presentations throughout the semester.
• Precept during Clinical Practicum in summer.
• Provide oral and written feedback on OSCEs and SOAP notes.
• Participate in faculty development and preseason meetings twice yearly.
• Grade students at semester end.
• Participate in admissions conferences.

Skills

NCCPA certification

Utah licensure

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Scholarship/PD interest

Clinical experience

Current clinical work

Job description

Open Date 10/26/2026

Requisition Number PRN17553N

Job Title Associate Instructor

Working Title Associate Instructor

Career Progression Track A00

Track Level

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 4

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00962 - Physician Asst. Ed. & Science

Location Campus

City St. George, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 11103.00

Close Date 01/29/2027

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

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 (CA) will work with a small group (4) of students and report to the CA Director and Program Director.

Required Qualifications:

• A current NCCPA certification
• Hold or be eligible for unrestricted Utah State PA licensure
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Interest in areas that align with our program mission is strongly preferred
• A strong interest in scholarship and professional development
• Three years of clinical experience is preferred
• Providing current clinical work

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Facilitating and instructing the group in mastery of the Integrated physical exam, focused exams in HEENT /Neuro, Cardiopulmonary, GI, and Musculoskeletal systems.
• Evaluating students with standardized patient encounters upon completion of each physical exam module.
• Instruction in appropriate medical record production, specifically SOAP note production in conjunction with these OSCEs.
• Facilitating the development of clinical problem-solving through the exploration of 16 clinical cases and one ethics case.
• Instruction and development in SOAP note production and oral case presentations throughout the semester.
• Participation in Clinical Practicum as a preceptor during the summer semester.
• Giving oral and written feedback on both OSCE performance and SOAP note production.
• Participation in faculty development and preseason meetings twice a year.
• Grading of students at the end of each semester.
• Participation in at least one admissions conference.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

Special Instructions Summary

Please contact Kelly Aldridge at [e-mail] with any questions.

Additional Information

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 [phone] 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 [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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.

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