Instructor, Professional Certificate Programs: Pharmacy Technician Part - Time - CPE

Pharmacy Technician InstructorAre you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides quality and technically relevant instruction in Pharmacy Technician best practices. Provides continual feedback and various methods of assessment measurement by ensuring student mastery of the following learning outcomes: Explain the legal and ethical guidelines to which a pharmacy technician must adhere. Discuss how professional standards and ethical principles impact a pharmacy technician. Recall the different classifications of drugs. Recognize the different routes of drug administration, forms, and dosages. Recognize the basic anatomy and physiology of the human body. Demonstrate the essential functions relating to inventory control and purchasing. Explain the procedures and techniques related to aseptic technique, compounding, and parenteral dosage preparation. Differentiate between trade and generic names and abbreviations of drugs. Explain the procedures related to the manufacturing, packaging, and labeling of drugs.Provides quality and technically relevant instruction in the assigned program. Follows departmental guidelines, policies, procedures and relevant regulations.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides quality and technically relevant instruction of course curriculum. Teaches students learning strategies. Conducts teaching and instructional activities using educational equipment, manipulatives, props, and other learning aids. Provides continual feedback and various methods of assessment measurement by ensuring student mastery of the following learning outcomes as addressed in the program¿s addendum. Assesses and records grading for all homework assignments, quizzes, and tests. Completes paperwork associated with classroom and project management. Participates in marketing of courses to prospective students by providing technical information regarding course content during biannual Open House events. Assists with course and/or program evaluation and continuous improvement and resolve quiz disputes when necessary. Maintains acceptable program quality and satisfaction scores. Keeps Program Manager informed of any curriculum or student code of conduct issues. Records attendance in learning management system.Educational Requirements Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education Other Required Qualifications Must be a RPh or PharmD Required Experience Five (5) years working in a retail, commercial, hospital, or compounding pharmacyAdditional Preferred Qualifications Teaching experience preferredABILITIES Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines Able to motivate students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process Able to review syllabus and learning outcomes the first night of class Able to provide sufficient time for students to complete course evaluations Do not release class early Do not leave class unattended Able to respond to student inquiries in a timely manner Must be comfortable with teaching in classroom and on a distance-learning platform KNOWLEDGE Be familiar with all emergency procedures posted in the classroom Must hold expert knowledge in pharmacy math & calculations drug names & abbreviations, and pharmacy settings SKILLS Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite) Strong attention to detail and follow up skills Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquetteThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position may travel 1% - 24% of the timeStandard Enhanced Education Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility. All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.