Adjunct Faculty, Pharmacy Technician

Austin Community College District; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Austin Community College District is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Pharmacy Technician courses at ACC campuses, including Eastview and Bastrop. The role includes on-campus, online, simulation, and clinical experiences for a multicultural student body.

The position requires relevant pharmacy experience and an ability to work with dual credit programs, while maintaining active professional standards and campus engagement. Some travel between ACC campuses may be required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of pharmacy experience preferred
• Experience teaching in community college or dual credit settings is a plus
• Ability to use diverse instructional strategies and evaluate student progress

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach Pharmacy Technician courses to a diverse student population
• Evaluate student progress and provide timely feedback aligned with learning outcomes
• Provide mentoring to students with inclusive, discrimination-free instruction
• Stay current in the field through professional development
• Attend college activities and meet professional standards for teaching

Skills

Online teaching

Technology proficiency

Education

Associate's degree or higher in pharmacy or pharmacy technician; OR baccalaureate degree or higher with applicable license

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

Job Posting Title: Adjunct Faculty, Pharmacy Technician

The Pharmacy Technician Faculty supports learning on campus, all distance learning modalities, in simulation, and through clinical experiences. Our faculty teach students at ACC campus and within our dual credit high school programs. Responsible to prepare and deliver coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success and creating an environment that promotes belonging for all. Courses are taught at Eastview Campus and PTEC Bastrop Campus.

Job Description Summary

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of Pharmacy Technician to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.
• Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice president, vice president, executive vice president.

Additional Responsibilities

• Teach courses for traditional or dual credit cohorts.
• May require travel to other ACC campuses or affiliated high schools.

Technology

• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
• Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.).

Principal Professional Standards

• Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.
• Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
• Participate in graduation, general assembly, and other official college functions.
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
• Attend and participate in collegewide, campus, department, or other activities and meetings.
• Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
• Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.

Required Education

In accordance with Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements: Associate's degree or higher in pharmacy or pharmacy technician; OR baccalaureate degree or higher in any discipline, with current TSBP registration as pharmacist or technician; if technician, PTCB or NHA Certification.

Required Work Experience

Minimum of 2 years of pharmacy work experience.

Preferred Work Experience

Prefer candidate with ACPE Accredited IV Certification and related work experience.

Other Requirements

Maintain active registration with Texas State Board of Pharmacy. Maintain active Pharmacy Technician Certification (technicians only).

Application Requirements

• Upload the following documents to your application: Unofficial/copy of transcripts Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Résumé Cover letter - explaining interest in the position
• Request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to [e-mail]. This email address must be entered as the recipient. Please do not select "Austin Community College" from a menu. It will not be received by ACC Human Resources. If you need assistance, please contact your university’s registrar’s office. If official electronic transcripts are not an option, a hardcopy can be mailed to the following address: ACC Human Resources Attn: Prisca M Baker 6101 Highland Campus Dr., Bldg 3000, Suite 3.2224 Austin, TX 78752 Photocopies of transcripts or transcripts stamped "issued to student" are not accepted.

Working Conditions

Work is routinely performed in a classroom or laboratory setting. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, and reaching for extended periods of time. Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Number of Openings

5

Job Posting Close Date

May 31, 2027

Clery Act

As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting. Austin Community College produces an Annual Security Report as required by the Clery Act. The report includes statistics from the previous three years concerning reported crime that occurred on campus; public property adjacent to and accessible from campus; and in certain non-campus buildings/property owned or controlled by ACC. The report includes institutional policies concerning campus security and other safety information. For direct access to the current Annual Security Report, visit www.austincc.edu/asr. You may obtain a hard copy by contacting the Clery Compliance Officer ([e-mail]). For an overview, see ACC's Clery Act website.

Disclaimer

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

Come and Make a Difference with Us

Working at ACC offers you an opportunity to be a part of an organization that truly believes in its mission of promoting student success and improving communities. We invite you to learn, explore and experience the many ways ACC promotes individual development and improves the overall quality of life in a vibrant, multicultural community. ACC is looking for people who value open, responsible exchange of ideas, individuals committed to integrity and exemplary standards, and candidates that value personal and professional ownership that generates accountability. ACC offers career employment opportunities as staff, administrators, full-time faculty, and adjunct faculty. When applying for a position that requires a college degree or certification from an accredited institution, request from the awarding institution official transcripts and send them directly to: ACC Highland Business Center Attention: E.M. Breedlove, Employment Manager 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752 Photocopies or transcripts stamped "issued to student" are not accepted. Full-time faculty and staff employees who work in full-time and/or part-time positions at the college are eligible for ACC medical benefits effective the first of the month after their first 60 days of employment. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, retirement plans, and AD&D. ACC does not participate in Social Security. ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty and Administrators Only). Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by federal law. Austin Community College ("ACC" or "College") is an equal education and equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in employment at the college and access to its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 and older), veteran status or military service, disability, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. This includes the prohibition of discrimination, including harassment, against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission. ACC will take steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.