Part-Time Pharmacy Technician Instructor - School of Health Professions - Modesto Junior College

Yosemite Community College District; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated part-time Pharmacy Technician Instructor to join their innovative team. This role involves teaching and mentoring students in a dynamic program aimed at enhancing student equity and success. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in pharmacy and education, demonstrating a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. Join a forward-thinking college that values diversity and is dedicated to improving educational outcomes for all students. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of future pharmacy technicians.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid pharmacy license and teaching experience.
• Knowledge of diverse academic and cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach Pharmacy Technician courses and evaluate student progress.
• Participate in activities that strengthen student success.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Curriculum Development

Student Advising

Pharmacy Knowledge

Education

Doctorate in Pharmacy

ASHP Accredited Program

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Part-Time Pharmacy Technician Instructor - School of Health Professions - Modesto Junior College

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Application Close Date: Monday, June 30, 2025

*Once your application is submitted to this system you will not be able to update your materials. To reactivate an application, contact the Recruitment Office, [phone] or email at [e-mail].

Modesto Junior College (MJC) is seeking a part-time faculty member in the Pharmacy Technician Program. The ideal candidate will share MJC’s commitment to educating its racially and socio-economically diverse student population. MJC currently serves about 24,000 students annually, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations, with the following breakdown: 53.5% Hispanic, 35.1% White, 4.9% Asian, 3.4% African-American/Black, 1.4% Filipino, 0.5% Native American, 1.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% Multi-racial/Other (MJC Office of Institutional Effectiveness: https://www.mjc.edu/general/research/demographics/index.php

MJC is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the college has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a college already fully engaged in exploring new wrap-around student support services and innovative pedagogical techniques to improve equity and overall student success.

The successful candidate will join a Pharmacy Technician department that continues to create curriculum responsive to student needs, increasing student completion through the implementation of strategies geared to increase student equity

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Part-Time Pharmacy Technician Instructor - School of Health Professions - Modesto Junior College

The Hourly Range: $71.89 to 114.93
Doctorate Range: $84.71 to 117.95
(2024-2025 Certified Part-time Instructor/Overload Hourly Salary Schedule)

Part Time Faculty office Hours are paid at a flat rate of $30 per hour.

Not Eligible for Benefits:
With the exception of Workers’ Compensation coverage, not eligible to participate in the District’s benefit programs.

Position Summary Information

Scope of Assignment

Under supervision of the Dean of Health Professions, teach Pharmacy Technician courses in accordance with course descriptions, outlines and class schedules; evaluate progress of students, advise students concerning educational matters, and participate in activities that strengthen student success. The Pharmacy Technician program is an on campus face-to-face in person program. The Pharmacy Technician Program is an advanced-level ASHP accredited program recognized by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board for sterile compounding training.

The successful candidate will join a Pharmacy Technician department that continues to create curriculum responsive to student needs, increasing student completion through the implementation of strategies geared to increase student equity

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current/valid license and or certification (preferably Enhanced Level) that is in good standing with issuing licensing board

At least 5 years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) experience in the discipline; OR Have graduated from an ASHP accredited Program and 3 years of recent and relevant experience in the discipline; OR an Associate’s degree and one year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) recent and relevant experience in the discipline.

Determined by California State Chancellor’s Office. Click link below for discipline applicable Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges (cccco.edu)

The District has adopted an equivalency procedure that enables consideration of applications by individuals who may not directly meet the qualifications listed above. For more information on equivalency, you may access the link below:

https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/equivalency_policy_and_procedures

Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STANDARDS

• Mobility: ability to sit or stand for long periods, move about an office, and reach above and below desk level.
• Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes.
• Lifting: occasional lifting of papers, files, equipment and material weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close-up work; ability to adjust focus frequently.
• Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.
• Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to make decisions and concentrate; frequent contact with others including some public contact; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments.

*Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Desirable Qualifications

DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to support equal access for all students and multi-ethnic global perspectives and cultural competencies.
• Ability to support honesty and integrity in an environment of collegiality and mutual respect and compassion that includes civic engagement opportunities that contribute to real world problem solving and empathy to identify the challenges and address the needs of others.
• Ability to demonstrated instructional skills provide high quality programs and services to our district, our community, and most importantly to our students.
• Ability to develop curriculum or services that stress innovation and improve student equity.
• Enthusiasm for the learning process.
• Commitment to supportive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Participate in professional growth and remain current in subject area and major state initiatives.
• Ability to operate effectively in an environment of change and ambiguity.
• Vision and energy to plan and organize programs to enhance student success.
• Willingness to participate effectively in shared governance and to work collaboratively.
• Personal qualifications such as effective interpersonal communication skills, participation in community affairs, ability to conduct effective public presentations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and/or experience in teaching in a Pharmacy Technician Program at the community college level, with a particular emphasis in basic skills.
• Current knowledge of Pharmacy Technician language
• Current understanding of assessment processes for improving student success at the course, program, and degree level.
• Competent in new pedagogies, such as Pharmacy Technician practices, and other pedagogies directed at improving student success and student equity.
• Recent experience working with African American/Black, Hispanic, Native American, and other minoritized students in the classroom, and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
• Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching in Pharmacy Technician, especially as it relates to the relevancy of students’ lives, interests, and communities;
• Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within coursework and the classroom;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Hispanic-Serving designation for institutional, departmental, and instructional practices.

Example of Duties

GENERAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Part of the teaching assignment may be in person, online, in the evening, and/or on Saturdays and Sundays to include off campus assignments. All part-time faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Teaching lower division college courses in Pharmacy Technician
• Maintain currency in field(s) of expertise.
• Provide academic assistance and related services to students during scheduled office hours.
• Advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines.
• Informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.
• Preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress.
• Maintaining attendance, scholastic, and other records and submitting them according to published policies and deadlines.
• Developing, implementing, and assessing student-learning outcomes for courses and programs and using the results for improvement.
• Engaging in data inquiry and self-assessment to develop strategies for student success, persistence, and equity.
• Participating in professional development activities to fulfill mandatory FLEX requirements
• Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/learning strategies to meet the needs of all learning styles.
• Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications are accepted online only at: https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/employmentopportunities/
Select Job Openings, Select Search Jobs, Select Job Title, Create an account and Apply to this job.

Please note: The District does not integrate with the third party service of Interfolio; therefore, reference letters must be submitted along with the application documents required.

SELECTION PROCEDURES
Only online application packets will be accepted including:
• YCCD Administrative online application
• Resume
• Personal letter of interest
• Unofficial Transcripts

Those applicants selected for personal interview will be notified by email or phone. In accordance with Board policy official offers of employment will be made only by the Chancellor or Vice Chancellor/Human Resources, YCCD . Final appointment is subject to confirmation by the Board of Trustees.
Federal law requires the District employ only US citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Written verification of employment eligibility is required.

TRANSCRIPTS : At the time an offer of assignment is made, proper salary placement is contingent upon receipt of OFFICIAL (sealed) transcripts. Instructors with advanced degrees and coursework shall be attached during the application process. An ORIGINAL of the evaluation(s) must be presented at the time of hire.

FOREIGN DEGREES : Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association. A copy of the evaluation must be attached during the application process. An ORIGINAL of the evaluation(s) must be presented at the time of hire.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

BACKGROUND CHECK : A background investigation of new employees is required, including reference checks and a state criminal history report. Employment will not begin until the history check has been cleared by Human Resources. The cost for the criminal history report will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.

The District may hire more than one applicant from this applicant pool.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The Yosemite Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of Yosemite Community College District (Modesto Junior College and Columbia College) not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its educational programs and its employment practices. YCCD BP 3410 Nondiscrimination can be found at: https://www.yosemite.edu/trustees/board_policy/3410%20Nondiscrimination.pdf

Title IX Sexual Harassment regulations define Title IX Sexual Harassment to include four terms “as defined in” the Clery Act and the Violence Against Women Act ( VAWA ): Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking.

In accordance with 34 C.F.R. §§ 100.6(d), 104.8, and 106.9; and 28 C.F.R. § 35.106, the following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504/Title II policies:

District Title IX/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Yosemite Community College District
2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto, CA 95358

Licenses and Certificates

Open Date

Open Date 05/01/2025

Close Date

Close Date 06/30/2025

Open Until Filled No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Yes
• No
• * If you are not a U.S. citizen, are you legally authorized to work in the U.S.?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I am a U.S. citizen question does not apply
• * Describe any personal or professional experiences which have prepared you to teach in the unique environment of California Community College:

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe experiences, which demonstrate knowledge and understanding of two of the following:Curricula or services which stress innovationAccommodations of various student learning stylesActivities which promote currency and professional growth in subject area.Effective participation in leadership and management

  (Open Ended Question)

• * To avoid conflict of interest, Yosemite Community College District (YCCD) permits employment of near relatives only under certain conditions. Are any of your near relatives (son, daughter, spouse, mother, father, guardian, sister, brother, grandchild, foster child, foster parent, grandparent, father-in law, mother-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, step-parent, step-sibling, step-child, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew or any person living in the employee’s household) currently employed by YCCD?Response of YES or NO is required in the area provided. NOTE: If yes, it is required that you provide the person or persons name/s, their position title and the department they are employed.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * I am available to work at the Modesto Junior College location.
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please tell us how you heard about this job announcement:
  • Job Fair
  • YCCD Recruitment Website
  • Website-Other
  • YCCD Email
  • Family/Friend
  • Newspaper
  • CCC Registry

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcript 1 (Attach all college transcripts)
Optional Documents
• Other
• Equivalency
• List of Graduate Courses
• Letter of Reference 1
• Letter of Reference 2
• Letter of Reference 3
• Unofficial Transcript 2 (Attach all college transcripts)
• Unofficial Transcript 3 (Attach all college transcripts)