Lecturer - Pharmacy Technician

1 week ago


Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom Utah State University Full time

Overview

The Department of Technology, Design, and Technical Education (TDTE) at Utah State University (USU) seeks candidates for a full-time, academic-year (9-month), non-tenure track term lecturer position in the Pharmacy Technician program. This position is located on the USU Eastern Campus in Price, Utah. The successful candidate will provide leadership and didactic instruction to students at USU Eastern and via distance technology to students located on the USU Blanding and USU Moab campuses and will mentor and direct the work of laboratory teaching assistants on those campuses. In an effort to expand the availability of program course offerings, the successful candidate for this position may be asked to teach afternoon, evening, and dual (concurrent) enrollment courses.

Review of applications will begin in June 2024, and application reviews and interviews will continue until the position is filled. This position reports to the associate department head for health professions programs.

The starting date for this position is August 2024.

Responsibilities

With a primary role assignment of teaching (95%), the successful applicant for this position will develop, teach, and improve courses in the pharmacy technician certificate program. Instructional emphasis will be placed on providing excellent instruction and preparing students for industry certification and successful careers as pharmacy technicians. Specific courses within the work assignment include, but are not limited to, Introduction to Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Community Pharmacy Practice, and Institutional Pharmacy Practice. Additionally, the faculty member will supervise the pharmacy technician externship and prepare students for their national exam and state licensure. The faculty member will also be expected to provide leadership for the pharmacy technician program and to work collaboratively with other faculty members to enhance the success of USU's health professions programs and students. Instruction to concurrent students, adults, and the local workforce as applicable will be expected. The additional role assignment is service (5%), and the successful candidate will be expected to provide meaningful service to the program, department, campus, university, the profession, and the community.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Designing and delivering classroom and hands-on instruction focused on maximizing student potential in the pharmacy technology industry. Delivering class and/or clinical instructions according to an approved curriculum using accepted and effective teaching methods. Developing daily lesson plans. Teaching both theoretical and practical learning experiences. Directing, guiding and evaluating student performance in a laboratory setting. Working closely with the Associate Department Head/Director of Health Professions in updating curriculum in keeping with ASHP core curriculum guidelines and USHE alignment. Assisting the Associate Department Head/Director of Health Professions and Accreditation Assistant in the program reaccreditation process as necessary. Coordinating and leading pharmacy technician program advisory committee (PAC) meetings. Teaching afternoon and evening courses, concurrent enrollment courses, and community/workforce training courses as needed. Teaching courses that provide workforce training and industry validated qualifications. Managing, maintaining, and improving of the pharmacy technology facilities, laboratories, equipment, and supplies. Recruiting students and providing career mentoring. Actively participating in professional growth and development. Serving on departmental, division, and university committees. Collaborating as a contributing member of the health professions team. Fulfilling other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Current pharmacy technician license through the Utah Department of Commerce's Division of Professional Licensure (DOPL) without sanctions or disciplinary action. A minimum of three (3) years of pharmacy technician experience in the pharmacy setting within the last five (5) years OR three (3) years teaching in the field of pharmacy technician programs. Computer proficiency including knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Valid driver's license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and transporting materials.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate, bachelor's or graduate degree in health sciences or a related health sciences field of study from a regionally accredited college or university. Demonstrated training in educational methods, testing and evaluation with evidence strength in instructional methodology, delivery, and pedagogical techniques.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Commitment to student success. Willingness to work to improve instructional effectiveness and personal technical skills. Ability to work as a member of an instructional team; individual needs are subordinate to team goals. Demonstrated effectiveness in written and oral communication, interpersonal, organizational, and team-building skills.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume/CV, that includes education degrees and dates of completion, employment dates and a description or responsibilities, professional licensure and applicable dates, awards, professional memberships, etc., to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" Unofficial electronic copy of transcripts to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10" Cover letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10" Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.

College/Department Highlights

The Department of Technology, Design and Technical Education (TDTE) provides instruction to students seeking a technical certificate, or an associate or baccalaureate degree. These innovative degree programs allow students to gain expertise in the fields such as business, cosmetology, health professions, machinery, manufacturing, product development, protective services, transportation, and technology. TDTE certificates and degrees are available in Logan, Brigham City, Price, Blanding, and Moab. Students are encouraged to enhance their education through hands-on application using specialized classrooms and laboratories throughout the state. Additionally, various industries and communities are served by career and technical (vocational) certifications offered through the Workforce Education division. For more information about the TDTE department, please visit: .

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students , including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community ofwhere all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named in 2023. about USU.

The university provides a to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at or

for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU's main campus, , is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area in the Milken Institute's 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.

*updated 04/2024

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In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU's non-discrimination policies:

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