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Location: Colorado Springs, CO | Campus: On-Site

Target Program: Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program

Type: Part-Time (25 Hours Per Week)

Schedule: Monday – Friday (8:00 AM – 1:00 PM)

Compensation: $28.19 – $35.23 per hour

Pima Medical Institute is seeking an experienced and motivated Pharmacy Technician Lead Instructor to lead and elevate our Pharmacy Technician program at the Colorado Springs campus. This part-time position blends classroom teaching, program leadership, faculty support, and externship coordination to ensure students receive a high-quality, industry-aligned education.

As the Lead Instructor, you will oversee curriculum implementation, support program faculty, maintain instructional integrity, and guide students through classroom, lab, and externship learning experiences. You will play a central role in accreditation preparation, program effectiveness planning, and local pharmacy community engagement.

Leadership & Program Management:

• Curriculum Oversight: Ensure proper implementation and strict adherence to the approved Pharmacy Technician curriculum.

• Accreditation Support: Partner with the Assistant Dean of Faculty to prepare accreditation documentation, facilitate programmatic meetings, and produce accurate meeting minutes.

• Program Review: Review textbooks and course materials, recommending updates during official curriculum revision cycles.

• Externship Coordination: Conduct externship site qualifications, complete midpoint student site visits, and supervise externship students in collaboration with Career Services.

• Faculty Mentorship: Assist with onboarding new hires and provide ongoing mentorship to program faculty.

• Supply & Equipment Management: Assist with inventory management and ordering of program supplies, lab materials, and equipment.

• Advisory Board Leadership: Facilitate Advisory Board meetings and communicate program outcomes, student progress, and community feedback to campus leadership.

• Program Effectiveness: Support annual updates to the Program Effectiveness Plan (PEP) and track graduate certification pass rates.

Instructional Delivery & Student Support:

• Lesson Planning: Design and deliver engaging lesson plans using diverse teaching techniques that support multiple learning styles.

• Student Evaluation: Evaluate and grade student assignments, tests, and labs within 72 hours of submission; provide constructive feedback.

• Student Advisory: Maintain scheduled office hours, tutor students, and document academic or behavioral concerns promptly.

• Campus Engagement: Participate in faculty meetings, advisory board functions, workshops, graduation ceremonies, and professional development.

• Documentation & Records: Maintain accurate attendance logs, incident reports, early academic alerts, and required student files.

• Community Engagement: Arrange industry guest speakers, educational field trips, and visits to community or institutional pharmacies.

• Safety Compliance: Enforce all institutional safety, sanitation, and security standards during lab and classroom sessions.

• Education: Associate degree from an institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting body recognized by the USDE or CHEA.

• Program Background: Graduation from an ASHP/ACPE-accredited pharmacy technician program OR an accredited program recognized by the USDE/CHEA in the specialty area.

• Experience: Five (5) years of occupational experience in pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist.

• Professional Affiliations: Active membership in at least one (1) national pharmacy organization and one (1) state pharmacy organization.

• Licensure & Credentials: Must be a Licensed Pharmacist or a Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) in good standing, with a current license/credential as required by Colorado state law.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of teaching experience in a post-secondary or pharmacy education setting.

• Hiring Range: $28.19 to $35.23 per hour.

• Work-Life Balance: A predictable 25-hour weekly morning schedule with no evening or weekend hospital/retail shifts.

• Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—become a stakeholder in our 100% employee-owned company.

• Perks: Colorado Paid Sick Leave, professional development opportunities, campus-wide support resources, and access to Employee Discount Programs.

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