Program Chair, Pharmacy Technician Instructor (Full-time)

Pharmacy Technician/Community Pharmacy Technician Instructor

Under the supervision of the Dean of the Healthcare Pathway or designee, to teach classroom and laboratory courses in Pharmacy Technician/Community Pharmacy Technician to diploma and vocational diploma students. Related duties include development and teaching of all pharmacy technician/community pharmacy technician courses, advising/mentoring students, maintaining laboratory facilities, ordering equipment and supplies, planning and supervising clinical learning experiences, evaluating student achievement, developing/revising the curriculum, helping to formulate departmental policy and procedures, evaluating program effectiveness, developing strategies to enhance student achievement, participation in divisional and departmental activities, and other duties as assigned.

Perform duties required in order to maintain program accreditation including annual reports, self-studies and other tasks as required by The American Society of Health System Pharmacists.

Prepare for and deliver instruction and perform teaching related activities

Manage the classroom/laboratory.

Develop curriculum and monitor and revise as appropriate to maintain course effectiveness and assist in program evaluation.

Manage equipment, supplies, and materials.

Assess student performance and advise students on academic issues.

Collaborate with advisory committee in program area.

Attend departmental and institutional meetings.

Promote the education/training program, participate in efforts to recruit and retain students, and participate in efforts to market MATC.

Support student organizations and activities.

Develop relationships with business and industry.

Complete program evaluation and follow-up.

Maintain certification, continue professional development and stay current in field.

Educational Requirements:

Pharmacist: Must have a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or higher. Doctor of Pharmacy degree preferred.

OR

Pharmacy Technician: Must have a Bachelor's degree or higher. Graduate of an American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited pharmacy technician training program preferred.

Occupational Requirements: Must have a minimum of three (3) years of full-time or equivalent (6,000 hours) work experience in Pharmacy practice.

In addition, one of the following must be met:

• At least three (3) years of work experience must have occurred within the last five (5) years.
• Two (2) years of teaching Pharmacy Technician course work at the post-secondary level within the last five (5) years.

Industry Certification: Pharmacy Technician - Valid Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.

Licensure: Pharmacy Technician - Valid Pharmacy Technician license from the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Pharmacist - Valid Registered Pharmacist (RPh) license by the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge or experience with engaged and service learning strongly preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
• Must have knowledge of assessment of student academic achievement techniques.
• Must meet State of Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Certification Requirements.
• Must meet Higher Learning Commission (HLC) standards (if applicable).
• Must be able to relate successfully with students and staff of diverse cultural, social and educational backgrounds.
• Teaching Must embrace and demonstrate the Standards of Teaching Excellence in development and delivery of instruction.

Standards of Teaching Excellence:

• Understanding Students and Fostering Student Success
• Classroom Management
• Planning/Organization
• Content Mastery and Currency
• Teaching Methodology
• Assessment of Student Learning
• Professional Contributions

Essential Technology:

• Email - Experience with an Email system (Gmail, Outlook)
• Telephone - Experience with a voice mail system
• Computer - Experience with Microsoft Office Suite/Google

Essential Supportive Technology:

• Online Information Management Systems - Experience with Self-Service or other online information management systems used for student advising, student programs, grading, class schedules and rosters.
• Blackboard Ultra - Experience with Blackboard or other web-based course - management systems.
• Technology-based Instruction - Experience with technology-based instructional delivery systems including SMART symposium, interactive touch screen monitors, LCD projectors, DVD players and/or other classroom technology.
• Emerging Technologies - Experience with emerging technologies (e.g. social networking applications).

Healthcare Pathway Physical Requirements:

• Must satisfactorily complete health requirements for the School of Health Science, which include a criminal background check, drug test, and verification of immunizations.