Associate Instructor

Company: University of Utah
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
This is a 0.10 FTE Associate Instructor position within the PAES UPAP program. The clinical associate (CA) will work with a small group (4) of students and report to the CA Director and Program Director.
Requirements:

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• 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
  
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  • 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 1 ethics case.
    
  • Instruction and development in SOAP note production and case presentations orally during the entirety of the semester.
    
  • Participation in Clinical Practicum as a preceptor during the 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.
    
    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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
    All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.
    The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on 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. Inquiries about Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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    Required Documents
    
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    • Cover Letter
      
    • Resume
      
      Optional Documents
      
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      • Veteran Only - Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) - See description for more information
        
      • Veteran Only - Addendum to the University of Utah
        
        Contact Information:
        University Human Resource Management250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111Phone: (801) 581-2169Email: employment@utah.edu
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