Pharmacy Technician Instructor

Instructor Pool - Pharmacy Technician InstructorThe Health Professions Department is seeking to expand its pool of part-time faculty to teach the Pharmacy Technician course. Beyond the required education and experience, instructors must have a passion for what they teach and have teaching styles that support student success. Instructors are responsible for following Division and College procedures in support of teaching and learning. This is an application pool posting for 2026-2027. The assigned location for this position is at the Lane Community College's main campus located in Eugene, Oregon.Position Purpose: The Pharmacy Technician Instructor is essential in training and forming highly skilled Pharmacy technicians by applying approved and effective techniques of student supervision, motivation, and classroom management; and appropriate curriculum and instructional materials for the assigned subject area. They will be responsible for ensuring a safe and conducive learning environment, as well as providing guidance and support for students to succeed in gaining the necessary knowledge and skills in preparation for the certification. As necessary, the Pharmacy technician instructor will also review the current curriculum, and as needed, may develop and implement teaching and learning strategies to enhance the course.Essential Functions: Participation in teaching courses, Evaluation of student achievement, Development of curriculum, policy and procedures, Assessment of program outcomes, Develop and maintain a variety of administrative records; prepare reports as necessary; safely and effectively operate various equipment appropriate for the assigned instructional area, Establish and maintain professional working relationships with staff, the public, and other personnel, Perform the job safely, demonstrate and teach effectively the technical area(s) of Certified Pharmacy Technician specifically to train individuals in the following: Pharmacy and Health Care, The Professional Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Laws, Regulations, and Ethics, Information Terminology, Calculations, Prescriptions, Routes and Formulations, PTCB and ExCPT blueprints Review, Review the Top 200 Most Prescribed Drugs in the U.S., Nonsterile Compounding, Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique, Basic Biopharmaceutics, Factors Affecting Drug Activity, Common Drugs and Their Uses, Inventory Managements, Financial Issues, Community Pharmacy, Hospital Pharmacy, Other Environments, Commonly Refrigerated Drugs, How to Apply for the PTCE/ExCPT Exams, Continuing Pharmacy Education for Pharmacy Technicians, Support student learning through activities that include: Exhibit compliance with College policies and procedures, accountability for leave time, timesheet completion, release time, textbook ordering and related functions, Sustain currency in discipline and innovation in teaching, Collegial participation in faculty performance evaluation process, Maintain and post office hours in alignment with College expectations, Maintain physical campus presence for instruction and daily needs of students, departments, college, and community, as specified in the College Operations Policies and Procedures, Maintain requirements for student records, attendance, grades, and/or other documentation; ensure a safe, quality classroom or lab, including equipment, supplies, and inventory, Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students, Other duties as assigned, Curriculum Delivery, Provide high-quality classroom instruction, Create course content, develop and revise course content and materials, Establish learning outcomes consistent with core ability outcomes, assess outcomes using appropriate assessment tools, and use assessment results to inform improvements at a program and course level, Incorporate college values into the curriculum and promote a respectful learning environment including facilitating awareness of multicultural and diversity issues in curricula, Teach and develop all class syllabi and course materials, in a form that can be directly delivered to, and used by, students, Confer with students on course materials, Deliver curriculum to students in traditional and online formats, Online Teaching and Student Support, Engage within the online course environment to ensure Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI), Monitor student progress and provide reasonable coaching and assistance to struggling students towards success, Review and grade all work submitted by students and provide timely and substantive feedback, Provide timely responses to student inquiries, Ensure that all materials meet the guidelines of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, Use effective strategies for teaching online, Equity and Inclusion, Demonstrate Lane Community College's core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences, are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships, and are applied to all position responsibilities, Duties are carried out respectfully and inclusively, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status, Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Human Resources and Disability Resource departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities in order to provide for the success of students and staff; mentor and role model cultural competency for persons with disabilities, Must demonstrate an active concern for students, staff, and the publicSupervision Statement: Supervision of other personnel is not a typical function assigned to this position. May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel, and may assign work to student workers. Works under the general direction of the Dean of Health Professions, Health and Physical Education and the Associate Dean/Director of Nursing.Physical Demands/Working Environment: This position works indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions that include office noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and visitors. This position requires that an employee is able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; perform cognitive and psychometric work for more than six (6) hours a day. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Work safely.Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the subject area(s) appropriate for the class being taught including knowledge of the CPhT Certification process, and effective techniques of student supervision, motivation, and classroom management. Ability to effectively instruct students as assigned in lesson plans, effectively communicate orally and in writing; guide and advise students regarding assigned technical topics and exercises, establish criteria and evaluate students' progress. Knowledge and Skills in using Microsoft Office Applications and email. Recall, collect, analyze, synthesize, and integrate information from a variety of sources Problem-solve and think critically in order to apply knowledge and skill Communicate verbally, and through reading and writing, with individuals from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds Relay information in oral and written form effectively, accurately, reliably, and intelligibly to individuals and groups, using the English language Obtain or collect information through observation, listening, touching or smelling Demonstrate emotional stability to function effectively under stress and adapt to changing environments Maintain effective and sensitive relationships with others Examine and modify their own behavior when it interferes with others or the learning environment Possess attributes that include compassion, empathy, altruism, integrity, honesty, responsibility, and tolerance Understand and carry out Lane Community College's commitment to student success, lifelong learning, and the needs of students, staff and the public Understand and carry out Lane Community College's mission and strategic agendas including college learning outcomes, cultural competency, and diversity