Pharmacy Technician - Lead Instructor

Pharmacy Technician Lead Instructor (Part-Time)

Location: Colorado Springs, CO | Campus: On-Site

Target Program: Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program

Type: Part-Time (25 Hours Per Week)

Schedule: Monday Friday (8:00 AM 1:00 PM)

Compensation: $28.19 $35.23 per hour

Position Summary

Pima Medical Institute is seeking an experienced and motivated Pharmacy Technician Lead Instructor to lead and elevate our Pharmacy Technician program at the Colorado Springs campus. This part-time position blends classroom teaching, program leadership, faculty support, and externship coordination to ensure students receive a high-quality, industry-aligned education.

As the Lead Instructor, you will oversee curriculum implementation, support program faculty, maintain instructional integrity, and guide students through classroom, lab, and externship learning experiences. You will play a central role in accreditation preparation, program effectiveness planning, and local pharmacy community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Program Management:

• Curriculum Oversight: Ensure proper implementation and strict adherence to the approved Pharmacy Technician curriculum.
• Accreditation Support: Partner with the Assistant Dean of Faculty to prepare accreditation documentation, facilitate programmatic meetings, and produce accurate meeting minutes.
• Program Review: Review textbooks and course materials, recommending updates during official curriculum revision cycles.
• Externship Coordination: Conduct externship site qualifications, complete midpoint student site visits, and supervise externship students in collaboration with Career Services.
• Faculty Mentorship: Assist with onboarding new hires and provide ongoing mentorship to program faculty.
• Supply & Equipment Management: Assist with inventory management and ordering of program supplies, lab materials, and equipment.
• Advisory Board Leadership: Facilitate Advisory Board meetings and communicate program outcomes, student progress, and community feedback to campus leadership.
• Program Effectiveness: Support annual updates to the Program Effectiveness Plan (PEP) and track graduate certification pass rates.

Instructional Delivery & Student Support:

• Lesson Planning: Design and deliver engaging lesson plans using diverse teaching techniques that support multiple learning styles.
• Student Evaluation: Evaluate and grade student assignments, tests, and labs within 72 hours of submission; provide constructive feedback.
• Student Advisory: Maintain scheduled office hours, tutor students, and document academic or behavioral concerns promptly.
• Campus Engagement: Participate in faculty meetings, advisory board functions, workshops, graduation ceremonies, and professional development.
• Documentation & Records: Maintain accurate attendance logs, incident reports, early academic alerts, and required student files.
• Community Engagement: Arrange industry guest speakers, educational field trips, and visits to community or institutional pharmacies.
• Safety Compliance: Enforce all institutional safety, sanitation, and security standards during lab and classroom sessions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree from an institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting body recognized by the USDE or CHEA.
• Program Background: Graduation from an ASHP/ACPE-accredited pharmacy technician program OR an accredited program recognized by the USDE/CHEA in the specialty area.
• Experience: Five (5) years of occupational experience in pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist.
• Professional Affiliations: Active membership in at least one (1) national pharmacy organization and one (1) state pharmacy organization.
• Licensure & Credentials: Must be a Licensed Pharmacist or a Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) in good standing, with a current license/credential as required by Colorado state law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of teaching experience in a post-secondary or pharmacy education setting.

Compensation & Employee-Owner Benefits

• Hiring Range: $28.19 to $35.23 per hour.
• Work-Life Balance: A predictable 25-hour weekly morning schedule with no evening or weekend hospital/retail shifts.
• Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)become a stakeholder in our 100% employee-owned company.
• Perks: Colorado Paid Sick Leave, professional development opportunities, campus-wide support resources, and access to Employee Discount Programs.

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