Pharmacy Technician Instructor (Part-Time)
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Pima Medical Institute
TX
Summary
The instructor will lead evening classroom lectures and facilitate hands-on laboratory demonstrations to train pharmacy technician students. Additionally, they will manage academic administration tasks such as grading, attendance tracking, and student advising to ensure program success.
Job Description
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.