Pharmacy Technician Instructor; Part-time

Hudson County Community College (HCCC) is an award-winning, comprehensive, urban community college serving one of the most historic and ethnically diverse areas of the United States! The diversity and the multitude of our community's cultures, life experiences, skills, and aspirations are the very values and traits that empower us to be productive and caring members of our society.

HCCC embodies an unwavering commitment to student success and an intentional focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. In 2019, the Presidents Advisory Council on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (PACDEI) was instituted to develop new levels of understanding and to champion and advance the College's commitment to transparency and inclusion.

The School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development is an exciting and entrepreneurial office within the College, which offers a wide variety of non-credit classes, courses, seminars, and training sessions for the community. These offerings are focused on revitalizing careers, upgrading skills and credentials, growing businesses, and pursuing pastimes and passions.

The Continuing Education Department is seeking a per diem instructor to teach our Pharmacy Technician certificate program. This course prepares students to take the Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by NHA. The instructor will be responsible for providing quality instruction to students by ensuring student satisfaction through the classroom or laboratory setting according to the program objectives.

Topics covered include structure and function of the human body, medical terminology, drug classifications, pharmacy calculations, and measurements, practice in multiple environments, processing orders and prescriptions, handling sterile products, and inventory control and billing.

• Provide quality and technically relevant instruction, assessment, and feedback in lecture and laboratory.
• Teach material from the approved curriculum.
• Maintain daily attendance.
• Monitor students' performance to make suggestions for improvement and to ensure that they satisfy course standards, training requirements, and objectives.
• Motivate students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process.
• Assist with course/program evaluation.

Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Pharmacy from a four-year college or university or related field.

Strongly preferred NJ State Board of Pharmacy License and/or national PTCB certification.

A minimum of three (3) years as a Pharmacy Technician or Registered Pharmacist

Hospital pharmacy experience, strongly preferred 3+ years of instructional experience

Excellent communication skills and hands-on experience and expertise.

Ability to instruct remotely and in-classroom

Must be available evenings. Weekend opportunities may occur.

Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work with a diverse student population. Must be able to work in the mornings and/or evenings. Must have the ability to provide consistent hours on a weekly basis and the flexibility to adjust schedules as needed, including weekends. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to occasionally work independently.