Lead Pharmacy Technician Instructor (Licensed) | Full-Time

In this dual-impact role, you will do more than teach—you will provide the leadership and programmatic oversight necessary to ensure the quality and integrity of our Pharmacy Technician program. You are the bridge between the classroom, the education department, and the local pharmacy community

Are you a pharmacy technician that everyone comes to for answers? Turn your passion for mentoring into a career as our Lead Instructor—where your clinical expertise meets leadership development.

Lead Pharmacy Technician Instructor (Licensed) 

Location: Tucson Campus

Pay Range: $25.62 – $32.03 / hour

To be considered for this leadership role, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Associate degree from an accredited institution (USDE or CHEA recognized).
• Graduate of an ASHP/ACPE-accredited pharmacy technician program (or equivalent accredited specialty program).
• Minimum of five (5) years of occupational experience in pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist.
• Must be a Licensed Pharmacist or a Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) in good standing.
• Current membership in at least one national and one state pharmacy organization.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
• Three (3) years of prior teaching experience in the subject field is preferred.

Key Leadership & Instructional Responsibilities

• Facilitate Advisory Board Meetings and lead programmatic faculty meetings to ensure high standards for student outcomes and community satisfaction.
• Review textbooks and course materials; assist with the orientation and mentoring of new faculty members.
• Design and deliver engaging lesson plans that appeal to different learning styles, ensuring students meet all clinical objectives.
• Partner with Career Services to oversee student progress during clinical externships and maintain contact with site partners.
• Manage supply inventory, track graduate certification pass rates, and participate in annual Program Effectiveness Plans (PEP).

Benefits & Compensation

• Hiring Range $25.62 – $32.03 per hour.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with a 10% employee contribution match bonus and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Health Coverage: Medical (PPO & HDHP options), Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave (PSL), and Paid Holidays.
• Growth: Tuition reimbursement and access to professional development workshops.