Pharmacy Instructor

West Georgia Technical College; Nebraska; On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

West Georgia Technical College is seeking a Pharmacy Instructor to prepare lesson plans, develop curricula, and teach pharmacy assistant courses in a classroom/lab environment that mirrors industry practices. You will evaluate student progress and contribute to program improvement.

The role requires coordinating with accreditation standards, managing documentation, and participating in professional development while engaging diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician and/or State of Georgia Pharmacy Technician Certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Teach pharmacy assistant courses in classroom, lab and field environments with industry-aligned practice.
• Develop program curriculum, syllabi, goals and objectives; evaluate student progress.
• Ensure safety, accreditation compliance and program administration per college standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Instructor experience

Education

Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution

Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician and/or State of Georgia Pharmacy Technician Certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Job Title: Pharmacy Instructor

Job Requisition ID: JR0000000760

Number of Openings: 0

Shift: Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $55,000.00 PER YEAR

Job Description

Nature of Duties: Under general supervision prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for credited technical/occupational courses; develops program curriculum, syllabi, goals, and objectives; evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives. Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports; attends professional development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences; ensures safety and security requirements are met in the discipline area; meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues; assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts. Teaches pharmacy assistant courses in a classroom/lab/field environment that closely simulates the environment of the industry while maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field. Provides instruction in pharmacy technology; establishes, measures, and evaluates program or departmental student learning outcomes for continuous student improvement and success.

Responsibilities also include but are not limited to: program administration with a primary responsibility for operation, supervision, evaluation and revision of the program concurrent with Technical College System of Georgia standards and American Society of Health System Pharmacists Accreditation; knowledge of accreditation policies and procedures; evaluation and advisement of students; evaluation of faculty and staff; budgetary planning and management; community involvement through program and College; and service on College committees as directed. May require teaching morning and afternoon and/or Monday through Friday. Requires strong communication skills and ability to interact effectively with a diverse student population.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (candidates must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered):

• Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician and/or State of Georgia Pharmacy Technician Certification
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in related field from a regionally accredited institution
• Minimum of three (3) out of the past five (5) years of verifiable in-field experience.
• Documents two years’ experience as an instructor in a Pharmacy Assistant program

Employment Policy

The Technical College System of Georgia and West Georgia Technical College do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law) in educational programs, activities, admissions or employment. All applicants will be considered; however, only selected applicants may be interviewed. Approval of employment does not constitute a contract. Continued employment is contingent upon job performance and funding.

Minimum Qualifications: Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

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