Associate Instructor, Physician Assistant Program

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 117,000 - 134,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Utah seeks an Associate Instructor for the UPAP program at the St. George campus. This 0.10 FTE role involves guiding a small group of students, delivering instruction in clinical physical exams, and contributing to OSCE and SOAP note activities.

The incumbent reports to the CA Director and Program Director. Preferred candidates will have NCCPA certification and eligibility for Utah licensure, plus strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with a keen

Qualifications

• NCCPA certification is required or current eligibility for licensure.
• Clear leadership, communication, and organizational abilities are expected.
• Strong interest in scholarship, professional development, and program mission alignment.
• Three years of clinical experience are preferred; ongoing clinical work is expected.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and instruct in mastery of the integrated physical exam and focused exams (HEENT/Neuro, Cardiopulmonary, GI, Musculoskeletal).
• Evaluate students with standardized patient encounters after each module.
• Instruct SOAP note production alongside OSCEs.
• Develop clinical problem-solving through cases including an ethics case.
• Provide SOAP notes writing and oral case presentations throughout the semester.
• Precept during Clinical Practicum in the summer term.
• 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 at least one admissions conference.

Skills

NCCPA certification

Utah licensure eligible

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Scholarship interest

Clinical experience

Current clinical work

Job description

Associate Instructor

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

• 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.

Special Instructions

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

Requisition Number

PRN17553N

Full Time or Part Time?

Part Time

Work Schedule Summary

• Department: 00962 - Physician Asst. Ed. & Science
• Location: Campus
• Pay Rate Range: 11103.00
• Close Date: 01/29/2027
• Open Until Filled: