PA Program Associate Instructor — Clinical Teaching

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

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