Pharmacy Technician Instructor

Job Announcement Position Title: Pharmacy Technician Instructor Campus: All Department: Continuing Education Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct: Part Time Regular, Temporary, or Grant: Regular General Description The Continuing Education Department is seeking a part‑time instructor to teach our Pharmacy Technician certificate program. This course prepares students to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's PTCB exam. The incumbent will be responsible for providing quality instruction to students by ensuring student satisfaction through the classroom or laboratory setting according to the program objectives. Must possess a pharmacist license. Topics covered include structure and function of the human body, medical terminology, drug classifications, pharmacy calculations and measurements, practice in multiple environments, processing orders and prescriptions, handling sterile products, inventory control, and billing. Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities Provide quality and technically relevant instruction, assessment, and feedback in lecture and laboratory. Teach material from approved curriculum. Maintain daily attendance. Monitor students’ performance to make suggestions for improvement and to ensure that they satisfy course standards, training requirements, and objectives. Motivate students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process. Assist with course/program evaluation. Education Requirements Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Pharmacy from a four‑year college or university or related field. Must have NJ State Board of Pharmacy License and/or national PTCB certification. Experience A minimum of three (3) years as a Pharmacy Technician or Registered Pharmacist. Hospital pharmacy experience with IV and compounding experience strongly preferred. 3+ years of instructional experience. Competencies and Skills Required Excellent communication skills and hands‑on experience and expertise. Curiosity. Quick study. Ability to instruct remotely and in‑classroom. Physical Demands and Work Environment This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled. Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. No or very limited exposure to physical risk. Some travel required. Salary To be determined. Terms of Employment Part Time, course specific. Continuing Education courses will be held at campus locations in Cranford, Elizabeth, and Plainfield. Must be available evenings. Weekend opportunities may occur. Additional Information Union County College does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs. Union County College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled. Disclaimer This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re‑assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. Posting Detail Information Open Date: 05/01/2026 Open Until Filled: Yes #J-18808-Ljbffr