Adjunct Instructor - Pharmacy Technician

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About the position

We are currently looking for faculty to teach in-person courses at the Downtown Lansing campus. Needed availability is evenings/one night per week. Future semesters may include online teaching assignments and/or classes at the Main or East Campus. Adjunct Positions are filled by semester on an as needed basis. Applicants in this applicant pool are reviewed when the department has an immediate need to fill a vacancy. Review of applications will then stop for the semester once the vacancy has been filled. Adjunct (part-time) faculty in this position teach courses in didactic and externship formats at all levels of Pharmacy Technician training. Depending upon program needs and the candidate's qualifications, teaching assignments will be primarily on LCC's downtown Lansing campus with the possibility of Externship site and/or online assignments. An on-campus presence and traditional in-person teaching is required. Adjunct faculty are expected to work collaboratively with senior department faculty, department coordinators, and the Program Director to develop course content consistent with official course syllabi and professional/industry standards. Duties include planning & preparation of course materials, delivery of instruction to students, assessment and grading, and assisting students outside of class. Additional responsibilities may include participation in course assessment, department/program meetings, advisory board meetings, professional development activities, and other duties as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Teach courses in didactic and externship formats at all levels of Pharmacy Technician training.
  • Plan and prepare course materials.
  • Deliver instruction to students.
  • Assess and grade student work.
  • Assist students outside of class.
  • Participate in course assessment and department/program meetings.
  • Engage in professional development activities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Pharmacy from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • Current unencumbered State of Michigan Registered Pharmacist license.
  • 5 years combined hospital and retail pharmacy technician experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population and as a member of a team.

Nice-to-haves

  • PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) doctorate degree from regionally accredited college or university.
  • Master's Degree in Education, Leadership, or related health discipline from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • Teaching experience at the college or community college level.
  • Course management system (Desire2Learn) experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
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