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Position Title Faculty, Tenure Track, Assistant Professor - Physician Assistant

Position Category Faculty - Tenure Track (FT) Summary

Utah Valley University is searching for a tenure-track faculty member for the Physician Assistant Program. The PA Program Assistant Professor will be responsible for classroom and lab teaching for courses/modules; assistance in the recruitment and maintenance of clinical training sites; curriculum development, revision, analysis, and assessment; student evaluation and advisement throughout the program; participation in admissions; participation in accreditation activities and program self-study; completion of PA department scholarly, teaching and service requirements for tenure.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in physician assistant practice from accredited PA program or doctorate in related area of study or profession.

If a PA, must be eligible for a current Utah Physician Assistant license or have a current Utah Physician Assistant license.

If a PA, must have current NCCPA Certification or be eligible for NCCPA Certification.

Minimum of 3 years full-time or equivalent clinical experience, or experience in a related field if not a PA.

Minimum 1 year part-time or full-time experience teaching in clinical sciences or practical clinical instruction.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

In-depth knowledge of physician assistant practice. Familiarity with PA program accreditation. Knowledge of research methodologies. Skills in teaching and clinical skills demonstration. Skills in communication and advising. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team. Ability to develop, revise, deliver, and analyze new course curriculum. Ability to apply research principles while engaging students. Knowledge about health and educational disparities among underrepresented populations Ability to effectively implement policies and curriculum addressing diversity, equity and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Frequently standing, walking, and sitting. Frequent use of fine-hand manipulation associated with the use of a computer. Consistently talking, hearing, and speaking.

EEO Statement

Employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Benefits Summary

UVU offers an excellent benefits package which includes a generous leave policy, 12 paid holidays, affordable medical and dental insurance options, life and AD&D insurance, tuition waiver (undergraduate resident) for employee and dependents and substantial employer contribution to a retirement plan.

FLSA Exempt Pay Range DOQ

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Open Date 08/03/2022 Review Start Date Close Date 09/02/2022 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

Priority consideration will be given to those applicants who apply on or before the “Review Start Date." This job advertisement may close at any time after the review date.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Evidence of Degree (copy of transcript OR diploma)

Unofficial Transcripts # 1

Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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Advising Philosophy Statement

Letter of Recommendation 1

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Teaching Philosophy

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