Full Job Description
Position Information
Position/Rank Physician Assistant Education and Sciences Faculty – Dependent on Qualifications
Department 00962 – Physician Asst. Ed. & Science
City Salt Lake City, UT
Track Track Dependent on Qualifications
New Position to Begin As soon as filled
Details
The Physician Assistant Program in the Division of Physician Assistant Education and Sciences at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah is seeking applicants for a 12-month faculty position, career-line (rank and track DOQ ). The program’s close affiliation with the University of Utah Health Sciences Center provides faculty an opportunity to become involved in research, clinical work and education.
Job Responsibilities:
We seek an experienced physician assistant educator to join our faculty team. The successful applicant will serve as a general physician assistant program faculty member at the Salt Lake City campus with primary responsibilities within the clinical year. This is a 12-month faculty position with rank commensurate with qualifications.
The responsibilities of this position will primarily be teaching (both lecture and small group), assessment and administration of the clinical year curriculum. Additionally, the faculty member will participate in master’s project advising, accreditation-mandated program evaluation and planning as well as advisement and assessment of students.
Qualifications-Required:
Applicant must have a master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited academic institution. The following are also requirements:
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A current NCCPA certification
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Hold or be eligible for unrestricted Utah State PA licensure
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Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
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Interest in areas that align with our program mission is strongly preferred
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A strong interest in scholarship and professional development
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Three years of clinical experience is preferred.
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Doctoral degree preferred
FTE : 0.5-1.0
Quicklink for Posting: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/181207 To Apply: The search committee will accept applications untill the position is filled. Applicants should include a letter describing relevant experiences and interest in the position, curriculum vitae, a complete application and the names and contact information of three personal references. Please contact Jared Spackman at jspackman@upap.utah.edu with any questions regarding this
posting.
The University of Utah was founded in 1850, is a member of the BIG 12, is ranked as one of the top US public research universities, and is particularly distinguished in medicine, genetics, and engineering. Located in Salt Lake City adjacent to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, the University of Utah is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah, serving over 31,000 students, including over 2,000 international students and scholars from over 114 different countries.
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
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 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 education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education 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.
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https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
Notice
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.
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Special Instructions for Candidates
The search committee will accept applications until the position is filled. Applicants should include a letter describing relevant teaching experiences and interest in the position, curriculum vitae, a complete application and the names and contact information of three personal references. Please contact Jared Spackman at jspackman@upap.utah.edu with any questions regarding this posting.
Open Date 04/21/2025
Close Date 07/31/2025
Open Until Filled No
Requisition Number PRN03820F
Type Faculty