Pharmacy Technician Instructor

About the role

The Adjunct team member will contribute to the educational mission of American Institute, founded in 1924 as the Hartford Secretarial School. The institute reflects current job market demands by offering flexible programs in various fields including business, legal, allied healthcare, diagnostic medical sonography, and information technology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Centralized Curriculum: Teach the standardized education curriculum according to an assigned schedule.
• Create a learning environment that fosters students' academic growth and guides their professional development.
• Engage Students: Facilitate discussion forums and interactive course contributions to promote student interaction and engagement.
• Monitor Student Progress: Grade course activities and post grades on a weekly basis.
• Proactively track student performance and provide timely academic feedback.
• Create learning support tools tailored to students' demonstrated needs.
• Provide academic feedback in a constructive, positive, and timely manner.
• Maintain Professionalism: Adhere to policies, maintain an up-to-date faculty file, and communicate effectively with program leadership and students per established expectations and timelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a pharmacy technician.
• Pharmacy Technician certification and/or state license or registration as a pharmacy technician in good standing.
• Skills and abilities – communication and presentation skills, organization, people-orientation, time management, and high energy.
• Ability to professionally communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
• Ability to support a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Computer literacy/basic computer skills to effectively navigate and utilize the technology required for the role.

Preferred Requirements

• Prior experience applying adult learning principles and practices to blended learning in a classroom or online classroom environment.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other business tools such as Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to inspire students to meet career goals by tying course curriculum to potential career outcomes.
• Familiarity with learning management systems, student information systems, and synchronous instructional tools.

Career Level Expectations

Applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through post-secondary education or equivalent work experience. Handles problems and uses critical thinking to solve. Communicates facts, policies and practices related to job area. Desire for growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a pharmacy technician.
• Pharmacy Technician certification and/or state license or registration as a pharmacy technician in good standing.
• Skills and abilities – communication and presentation skills, organization, people-orientation, time management, and high energy.
• Ability to professionally communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
• Ability to support a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Computer literacy/basic computer skills to effectively navigate and utilize the technology required for the role.

Skills

• Communication and presentation skills.
• Organization.
• People-orientation.
• Time management.
• High energy.
• Professional communication fluency in verbal and written English.
• Supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Basic computer skills to effectively navigate and utilize the technology required for the role.

Benefits

• 401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 18 years of age).

Pay

Anticipated Starting Salary Is Based On Experience And Qualifications. Compensation Range $26—$28 USD

Schedule

This is a hybrid position; in-person instruction, office hours, laboratory work, online instruction, and preparation time are required. Home office set up, quiet place to work, and ability to hard wire into high-speed internet connection. May require setup of computer equipment; accommodation consideration available upon request. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as needed.

Our Core Values

• Caring
• Respect
• Service
• Innovation
• Integrity