Pharmacy Technician Adjunct Instructor

Howard Community College; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 60,614 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Howard Community College is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach Pharmacy Technician courses, delivering classroom theory and hands-on lab activities. The role emphasizes preparing students for national certification and diverse employment settings.

The position is part-time (25 hours/week), with a single day lab and weekly schedule, and compensates $44–$50 hourly. A strong commitment to student success and inclusive healthcare education is essential.

Qualifications

• Current national pharmacy technician certification (CPhT) or ExCPT required.
• Must hold an active Maryland Board of Pharmacy registration as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Minimum of three years of recent pharmacy practice experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of prescription processing, calculations, medication safety, and pharmacy operations.
• Prior teaching or workforce development experience preferred.
• Associate degree required; bachelor’s preferred.
• Willingness to complete instructor training or education coursework.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with instructional technology and LMS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver curriculum aligned with certification standards and regulations.
• Teach classroom and lab components including pharmacology, calculations, law and ethics, and compounding.
• Utilize Canvas to support in-person, online, and hybrid instruction.
• Prepare students for national certification examinations and entry-level employment.
• Assess student performance through exams, assignments, simulations, and demonstrations.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, progress, and certification readiness.
• Ensure compliance with program requirements and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with Workforce Development staff, faculty, and employers to enhance learning outcomes.
• Provide academic advising and career readiness support to students.
• Maintain current knowledge of pharmacy practice and certification requirements.
• Participate in curriculum review and quality improvement activities.
• Promote professionalism and ethical decision-making among students.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Student advising

Communication

Instructional technology

Education

Associate degree

Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT/ExCPT)

Maryland registration (Pharmacy Technician)

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Instructor training coursework

Tools

Canvas LMS

Microsoft Office

Learning management systems

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

About Us

Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Position Title
Pharmacy Technician Adjunct Instructor

FLSA
Non-Exempt

FT/PT
Part Time

Hours Per Week
25 hours

Work Schedule
Single day lab, weekly

Position Salary Range
$44-50 hourly

Summary

The Pharmacy Technician Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction to students enrolled in the Pharmacy Technician program at Howard Community College. This role includes teaching classroom theory, facilitating hands-on pharmacy practice activities, and preparing students for national pharmacy technician certification and entry-level employment in retail, hospital, long-term care, mail-order, specialty, and ambulatory pharmacy settings. The instructor creates an engaging, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that promotes student success, professionalism, medication safety, ethical practice, and competency in pharmacy operations.

Essential Role Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver curriculum aligned with National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Pharmacy Technician certification standards, current pharmacy practice, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Teach classroom and laboratory components, including pharmacology, pharmacy calculations, pharmacy law and ethics, medication safety, prescription processing, inventory management, and compounding principles.
• Utilize the learning management system (Canvas) to support in-person, online, and hybrid instruction.
• Prepare students for national pharmacy technician certification examinations and entry-level pharmacy practice.
• Assess student performance through examinations, assignments, simulations, skills demonstrations, and competency evaluations.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, progress, and certification readiness.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, regulatory, and program requirements related to pharmacy technician education.
• Collaborate with Workforce Development staff, faculty, and employer partners to enhance student learning and workforce outcomes.
• Provide academic advising, mentoring, and career readiness support to students pursuing pharmacy technician careers.
• Maintain current knowledge of pharmacy practice, emerging technologies, medication therapies, and certification requirements.
• Participate in curriculum review, program evaluation, and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Promote professional behavior, effective communication, patient confidentiality, and ethical decision-making among students.

Minimum Education Required

• Current national pharmacy technician certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT) required. Pharmacist (PharmD/RPh) credentials are preferred but not required.
• Must hold an active Maryland Board of Pharmacy Pharmacy Technician registration and maintain good standing throughout employment.
• Minimum of three (3) years of recent pharmacy practice experience in a retail, hospital, long-term care, specialty, mail-order, or ambulatory pharmacy setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of prescription processing, pharmacy calculations, medication safety, pharmacy law, inventory management, and pharmacy operations.
• Prior teaching, training, preceptor, workforce development, or staff education experience preferred.
• Associate degree required; bachelor's degree in healthcare, education, science, or a related field preferred.
• Completion of, or willingness to complete, instructor training or educational methodology coursework.
• Strong verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with instructional technology, Microsoft Office applications, and learning management systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success, workforce development, diversity, equity, inclusion, and excellence in healthcare education.

Division
Workforce, Career, & Community Education

Department
Workforce Career & Community Education

EEO Statement

Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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