Instructor Pharmacy Technician (Pharmacy Tech)

College of the North Atlantic; San Juan de Terranova; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) in Newfoundland and Labrador seeks a qualified instructor for the Pharmacy Technician program. The role involves delivering theory, lab, and clinical instruction, adapting lesson plans, and aligning teaching with curriculum and accreditation standards at CNA’s Prince Philip Drive Campus.

The successful candidate will have current pharmacy technician registration (or pharmacist licensure) and prior teaching experience, with a commitment to student-centered

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in a post-secondary setting.
• Knowledge of Pharmacy Technician curriculum and accreditation standards.
• Ability to develop and implement engaging instructional strategies.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning to students in theory, lab, and clinical as part of the Pharmacy Technician program.
• Incorporate own teaching style to existing lesson plans while meeting the learning objectives of the course material.
• Work with other faculty members to ensure a coordinated and consistent teaching approach to ensure the planned curriculum for each course is delivered.
• Prepare and implement various instructional strategies, techniques, and learning modules using an approved curriculum to achieve specified learning outcomes.
• Utilize and advocate for the use of technology to advance teaching and learning; establish student performance objectives and evaluation methods; administer various assessments.
• Meet with students regularly to gauge and evaluate progress.
• Set a professional example and communicate effectively at a level appropriate to the ability of students and provide an emotionally safe learning environment that is conducive to learning.
• Maintain appropriate classroom discipline following college policies and procedures.
• Identify and resolve problem areas in learning.
• Provide academic advising to students.
• Participate in professional development activities, maintain currency, and strive for excellence in instructional practices and the pharmacy technician profession.
• Actively participate in and contribute to program review and accreditation activities to ensure the program is of the highest standard.
• Other related duties consistent with providing and maintaining quality student-centered instruction will be required.

Skills

Teaching

Student engagement

Communication

Time management

Curriculum alignment

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician license

Pharmacist license (if applicable)

Job description

Salary Information

Salary will be determined in accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, based on the candidate's education and experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning to students in theory, lab, and clinical as part of the Pharmacy Technician program.
• Incorporate own teaching style to existing lesson plans while meeting the learning objectives of the course material.
• Work with other faculty members to ensure a coordinated and consistent teaching approach to ensure the planned curriculum for each course is delivered.
• Prepare and implement various instructional strategies, techniques, and learning modules using an approved curriculum to achieve specified learning outcomes.
• Utilize and advocate for the use of technology to advance teaching and learning; establish student performance objectives and evaluation methods; administer various assessments.
• Meet with students regularly to gauge and evaluate progress.
• Set a professional example and communicate effectively at a level appropriate to the ability of students and provide an emotionally safe learning environment that is conducive to learning.
• Maintain appropriate classroom discipline following college policies and procedures.
• Identify and resolve problem areas in learning.
• Provide academic advising to students.
• Participate in professional development activities, maintain currency, and strive for excellence in instructional practices and the pharmacy technician profession.
• Actively participate in and contribute to program review and accreditation activities to ensure the program is of the highest standard.
• Other related duties consistent with providing and maintaining quality student-centered instruction will be required.

Screening Criteria

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with a minimum of five years of recent, relevant work experience; or
• Registered Pharmacist with a minimum of three years of recent, relevant work experience.

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of the subject area of Pharmacy Technician, including key concepts, routine procedures and best practices.
• Knowledge of teaching methods.
• Ability to exchange information effectively.
• Ability to manage time and tasks.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Relationship building.
• Student-centred approach.
• Professionalism.

Conditions of Offer

• When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided.
• Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.
  • Credentials obtained outside of Canada will require an evaluation to determine their Canadian educational equivalency. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position.
• Provincial registration with the Newfoundland & Labrador Pharmacy Board (NLPB) is required prior to commencing employment.

Conditions of Acceptance

• Acknowledges the requirement for participating in ongoing training and professional development, including the completion of courses required for Post-Secondary Instructor Certification(www.gov.nl.ca/educational/post-secondary-education/post-secondary-instructor-certification/) as specified for instructors.
• Acknowledges the requirement for maintaining applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.
• Acknowledges that courses may be assigned outside the instructor's regular area of instruction based on their qualifications.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recognizes the importance of and is committed to offering flexible work arrangements to its employees. The successful applicant may qualify for a telework arrangement within the province, subject to eligibility criteria. Where appropriate, consideration may be given to a primarily remote, hybrid, or ad-hoc arrangement. However, as a place-based organization, candidates are expected to report to the specified work location identified in this job posting, as all positions will involve some degree of on-site work, unless otherwise indicated.

Applicant Information

• This positionis located at Prince Philip Drive Campus.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
• The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Megan Mahar,Selection Board Chair, by email at [e-mail].

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity.We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as atrue reflection of CNA's core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity‑seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

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