Part-time Instructor: Pharmacy Tech

 

Job Description:

Part-time instructor positions (as defined by State Board Policy, BP 3-10) exist to create and maintain a teaching and learning environment that empowers students to be successful. Part-time instructors work under the direction of their respective Department Chair, Associate Dean, or Executive Dean. 

Pikes Peak State College maintains a pool of qualified part-time instructors. Part-time instructors will be selected to support departmental requirements. Part-time instructors may be employed to teach courses, conduct presentations or other service activities when current instructors and faculty are not available.

Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.  All work must be performed in the State of Colorado.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current PTCB Certification or PharmD degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Active Colorado State Board of Pharmacy certification as a Pharmacy Technician OR license as a pharmacist.
• Three years of full-time experience in an inpatient hospital to include one year of experience in sterile compounding and knowledge of USP 797.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate of an ASHP-accredited pharmacy technician training program.
• Five years of full-time experience in an inpatient hospital to include 2 or more years of experience in sterile compounding.
• Experience in teaching or supervising sterile compounding personnel.
• PTCB advanced certification in sterile compounding.

Salary:

$67.58 per contact hour.  Pikes Peak State College participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates.  

Note:

Prior submission of application materials will not be considered.

Special Note:

CTE Programs: Applicants must possess or be eligible to receive the relative Colorado State Career Technical Education Teaching Credential in order to qualify for disciplines within CTE Programs. Information on credentialing requirements can be located online at http://www.coloradostateplan.com/default_cred.htm

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a commitment to teaching.
• Uses appropriate and various teaching strategies.
• Uses flexible approaches in teaching for learning.
• Acknowledges differences in learning styles and motivation.
• Encourages students to achieve goals.
• Relates coursework to real life experiences.
• Maintains a positive and empathetic attitude towards students.  
• Organizes subject matter, course materials, and objectives.
• Communicates effectively.
• Maintains knowledge of and enthusiasm for both the subject matter and teaching.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude toward students.  
• Maintains current and relevant syllabus, following State guidelines when indicated.
• Reviews and updates course materials.
• Uses evaluation methods related to and appropriate for course content.
• Informs students in writing, of the objectives of the course content.
• Uses supplemental resources in addition to textbook or other course materials.
• Participate in all aspects of department and/or college level assessment of student learning outcomes in general education and career/technical courses and programs as required. 
• Meets classes as scheduled for prescribed time. 
• Submits required reports and documents.
• Seeks to maintain a high quality of instruction by remaining current on discipline specific and pedagogical issues.
• Collaborates with colleagues in a professional manner.
• Uses communication techniques that foster collegiality when problem solving.
• Works to resolve conflicts in an atmosphere of mutual respect.
• Contributes to the promotion of an excellent educational climate within the college as a whole, as well as within the division and department.
• Assist, as requested, with the development of the term class schedule and the college catalog.
• Demonstrates ability to plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate teaching activities and curriculum
• Demonstrates ability to employ qualitative and quantitative analytical skills in the classroom
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates ability to maintain accurate written student records as required by policy and procedure
• Demonstrates ability to inform students of all course requirem