Education Specialist Jobs in Nebraska

Requisition Details

EEO Statement:

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number: 2026 - 225

Department CAHP Physician Assistant 50000728

Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Allied Health Professions

FTE:

100

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Telecommuting Opportunity

Requisition Category Faculty

Requisition Title Physician Assistant Education - Faculty Rank DOQ

Job Title/Academic Rank Physician Assistant Education - Faculty Rank DOQ

Additional Requisition Title P.A. Education Faculty - DOQ

Appointment Type DOQ - DEPENDS ON QUALS

Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience

Job/EEO Category Faculty

Job Requisition Begin Date 06/05/2026

Position Summary

The College of Allied Health Professions (CAHP) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), is seeking applicants for a full-time, 12-month faculty position in the Physician Assistant Education Program in Omaha, Nebraska. The position offers the opportunity for a portion of the FTE to be devoted to clinical practice. The faculty member will provide teaching and clinical education support to students on both the Omaha and Kearney campuses. They will assist in PBL, clinical skills, and OSCE evaluations. Additionally, they will join in student experiences focused on clinical reasoning as a medical provider, assist in clinical site recruiting, support and evaluation, and assist in clinical phase student evaluation.

They will engage in research in an area of clinical/educational expertise. This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work week that consists of a combination of both remote and on-campus work.

Required Qualifications

- Graduate of an accredited PA, NP, or Medical Program.
- Master’s degree in an appropriate field required.
- Two or more years of clinical experience required.
- Current license as a Clinician in the state of Nebraska or eligible for licensure.
- Current active certification as a Clinician required.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters.
- Ability to identify with, share in and have a commitment to the mission, philosophy and goals to the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
- Ability to travel to locations in and outside of the Omaha metro area for clinical site recruitment.
- Excellent human relations and effective communication skills. Qualities conducive to establishing and maintaining effective relationships with clinicians, co-workers in a small office setting, and community.

Supplemental Qualifications

The well qualified applicant will:
- Hold a clinical or academic Doctoral degree.
- Have work experience in a college or university setting.
- Experience educating medical or PA students.
- Relevant teaching experience.
- Experience participating in an accreditation process.
- Experience in curriculum design, objective writing, and assessment.
- Experience interacting with students.
- Preferred knowledge of ARC-PA accreditation requirements for PA programs.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The information provided below best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.
Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office environment, Clinical environment

Other working environment n/a

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

- Bending, stooping, twisting Occasionally
- Crawling Not Applicable
- Driving Up to 2 hours
- Kneeling Occasionally
- Reaching Occasionally
- Sitting 2-5 hours
- Standing 2-5 hours
- Squatting Occasionally
- Walking Up to 2 hours

EXPOSURES

- Atmospheric No
- Blood/body fluids Yes
- Chemical hazards No
- Working on or around moving machinery No
- Electrical current No
- Noise No
- Changes of temperature/humidity No
- Wear PPE Yes
- Work with laboratory animals No
- Radiation
- Operating hand/power tools Yes

If you answered yes to any area above, please explain

Participation in clinical practice will involve direct patient contact and could involve the use of medical equipment.

Hand/Wrists

- Fine Manipulation Both
- Repetitive Motion Both
- Grasping Both

If you selected any area above, please explain

Use of a computer keyboard and mouse, medical equipment, writing utensils.

Additional

Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description. Will require occasional travel to clinical sites and distant campuses.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

- C.V.
- Cover Letter

Optional Documents