Pharmacy Technician Instructor (Part-Time)
Pharmacy Technician Instructor (Part-Time)
Location: Houston, TX (Houston Campus) | On-Site
Type: Part-Time (18 Hours per Week)
Department: Pharmacy Technician Program
Compensation: $21.57 – $26.96 per hour
Schedule:
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Evening Instruction: Tuesday & Thursday | 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
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Morning Lab Support: Tuesday & Thursday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (supporting student-to-instructor lab ratios)
Position Summary
Are you an experienced Pharmacy Technician looking to share your passion and shape the next generation of healthcare professionals? Pima Medical Institute is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Instructor to join our Houston campus faculty in a flexible 18-hour per week part-time role.
In this position, you will lead evening classroom lectures, facilitate hands-on laboratory demonstrations, and provide critical morning lab support on Tuesdays and Thursdays to ensure optimal student-to-instructor ratios during practical skill check-offs.
Key Responsibilities
Instructional Delivery & Lab Support:
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Course Execution: Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans for evening lectures (5:30 PM – 10:00 PM) aligning with established course syllabi and program objectives.
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Morning Lab Support: Support morning lab sessions (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM) on Tuesdays and Thursdays to maintain required student-to-instructor ratios, assist with skill demonstrations, and ensure safe lab practices.
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Student Retention: Monitor student progress and engagement; implement proactive strategies to maintain an 80% student success rate across assigned classes.
Academic Administration & Support:
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Attendance Tracking: Monitor daily attendance, alert leadership (Associate Director) when consecutive absences occur, and prepare weekly attendance logs.
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Grading & Advising: Evaluate student performance, grade assignments within established policy timelines, and submit final sequence grades. Schedule regular check-ins to advise and encourage students.
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Enrichment & Operations: Arrange guest speakers, community field trips, and pharmacy site visits. Assist with lab supply inventory, ordering, and potential student externship coordination as needed.
Minimum Requirements
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Education & Experience:
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Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program recognized by USDE or CHEA AND three (3) years of practical experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
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A minimum of four (4) years of job-related training and experience for non-accredited program graduates.
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Licensure & Credentials: Current, active license, registration, or certification as required by local, state, or federal laws to work as a Pharmacy Technician in Texas.
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Technical & Soft Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and basic computer software.
Compensation & Part-Time Benefits
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Hiring Range: $21.57 to $26.96 per hour.
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Schedule: Part-Time (18 hours per week across Tuesday and Thursday morning and evening blocks).
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Benefits: Texas Paid Sick Leave (as applicable), Health & Wellness Program, and Employee Discount Programs.