Temp Faculty (NonCredit): Pharmacy Technician Instructor (2026-2027)

Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City; Penn (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 43,369 - 61,768; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City, MO, seeks a temporary part-time faculty member to teach Pharmacy Technician coursework in the PV NC CNA Related Training program. Responsibilities include preparing lessons, delivering instruction, and guiding students toward national certification readiness.

Minimum qualifications include MO/Kansas registration and two years of pharmacy technician experience. Prior teaching of ICPT/PTCB exams and proficiency with Canvas/PowerPoint are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be MO or KS registered as a pharmacy technician or pharmacist.
• Two years of related pharmacy technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach curriculum aligned with national Pharmacy Technician certification requirements.
• Prepare students for employment in retail and community pharmacy settings.
• Instruct students in collection, documentation, and management of patient information.
• Develop and deliver lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments supporting student learning and certification readiness.
• Foster a supportive classroom environment promoting engagement, professionalism, and success in the pharmacy field.

Skills

Pharmacy technician

Teaching

ICPT/PTCB teaching

Tools

PowerPoint

MS Word

Canvas

Job description

Overview

Salary: $38.16 Hourly
Location : Penn Valley, MO
Job Type: Part-Time Faculty Non-Credit
Job Number: 2025-00411
Organization: PV NC CNA Related Training
Opening Date: 04/01/2026
Closing Date: 3/31/2027 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt

About MCC

Metropolitan Community College is the oldest public institution of higher learning in Kansas City, Missouri, founded in 1915 as the Kansas City Polytechnic Institute. Today, MCC offers 125 associate degree and certificate programs. MCC comprises multiple campuses in the Kansas City metro area and is accredited by the appropriate accrediting bodies.

MCC does not provide employer-paid sponsorships.

Job Summary

POOL POSITION

Application materials for this position are accepted on an on-going basis due to increasing demand. Assignments may be scheduled but not granted based on enrollment and/or operational decisions.

The Workforce and Economic Development Division (W.E.D.) of Metropolitan Community College leads in innovative workforce solutions and community enrichment. We partner to develop our community economically for the growth of the Kansas City metro region.

Temporary faculty serve the college and students by providing high‑quality instruction and related instructional activities. They are expected to perform all duties associated with teaching an assigned course, including course preparation, meeting with students, entering grades, and other duties related to course delivery. Upon employment temporary faculty must maintain updated credentials as required by the college\'s accrediting agencies.

Essential Functions

• Teach curriculum that aligns with national Pharmacy Technician certification requirements.
• Prepare students for employment in retail and community pharmacy settings.
• Instruct students in accurate collection, documentation, and management of patient information.
• Develop and deliver lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments that support student learning and certification readiness.
• Foster a supportive classroom environment that promotes student engagement, professionalism, and success in the pharmacy field.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Physical Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be certified as a pharmacy technician or pharmacist and registered in the state of Missouri and/or Kansas.
• Two (2) years related pharmacy technician experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience for ICPT or PTCB examination.
• Proficient in instructional technology (PowerPoint, MS Word, Canvas).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Interest in working in an academic setting and with MCC students.
• Derived knowledge and competence in the desired tutoring subject matter.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse community.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

Positions typically require activity such as feeling, grasping, hearing, keyboarding, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work is sedentary and may require exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.

Supplemental Information

EEO Statement: Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, birth ancestry, national origin, or disability. EOE/ M/ F/ Vets/ Disabled

Accommodations: MCC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. MCC will provide reasonable accommodations in all aspects of employment, including the application process. To request an accommodation and/or a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

We offer benefits including:

• Deferred retirement compensation plans
• Professional development
• Access to our Fitness Centers
• And much more!