Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Technician - Salt Lake City, United States - Salt Lake Community College

Description

Welcome to the SLTC Community

If you value recreation & the scenic beauty of nature, along with a strong community foundation; Then, Salt Lake Community College is the place for you.

Salt Lake Technical College seeking an experienced pharmacist or pharmacy technician and educator to serve as Faculty and Clinical Coordinator of the Pharmacy Technical Program.

The Faculty position will be responsible for didactic and clinical instruction, working collaboratively with the Program Coordinator as well as other faculty.

In this position, you will coordinate clinical site placements for the program and teach assigned clinical courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi and foster a safe and civil learning environment.

You will be responsible for hands-on instruction, collaborating with clinical partnerships, mentoring students, evaluating clinical competencies, perform clinical lectures and labs, maintain a positive professional working relationship with students and clinical sites, and follow established sequence and procedures for clinical competencies.

As well as, contribute to maintaining program accreditation.

Training students and faculty, running labs, designing training materials, coordinating assessment projects, and furthering best practices among students and faculty is expected.

As Faculty, you will work closely with the Associate Dean, other departments, and partner in various academic areas such as the libraries, and learning centers.

Some responsibilities include; curricular development, innovation, and helping integrate pedagogy into the program.

Which includes; creating novel signature assignments, working with faculty on assignment mapping in courses, course design work that supports continuing development, and implementation of curriculum as an instrument of teaching learning and assessment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber, skilled in the scholarship of teaching, discovery, application, and integration of knowledge.

As the successful finalist, you will join a vital and innovative department as its members are reflective practitioners and knowledgeable teachers in their respective fields.

You will be integrated into a professional community, and collaborate with colleagues in developing curriculum.

SLCC/SLTC faculty members actively serve our students in successfully obtaining the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in their careers.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties



Essential Responsibilities & Duties:

Teaching:
a. Creates an effective, supportive learning environment for students regardless of

delivery method.

b. Teaches courses consistent with department procedures, appropriate Course

Curriculum Outline (CCO) and catalog description.

c. Provides each student with a syllabus (paper or online) at the first class meeting

that complies with department procedure and the CCO.

d. Teaches assigned classes at the scheduled time and place and meets during

required contact hours.

e. Demonstrates incorporation of active and applied learning in courses taught

(hands-on and engaged activities).

f. Provides appropriate and timely feedback for all assignments.

g. Promotes development of critical thinking among students.

h. Actively participates in the update and production of new curriculum development

and related activities as a contributing team member of the program area,

department, campus, college and state.

i. Meets with students outside of class-a minimum of 5 hours/week in person or online.

J. Is available to teach courses at times directed by academic needs of the program

and availability of staffing pool. The department recommends final teaching

assignments with final decision by the Academic Administrator.

k. Returns graded assignments in a timely fashion per department

standards.

l. Consistently improves course quality, design and course integrity through

participation in college- wide assessment of student learning.

m. Maintains student attendance records (for Financial Aid purposes) and grades.

n. Conducts a variety of appropriate evaluations of student performance. Informs students of progress to date

periodically and assigns and submits grades by published deadlines.

o. Assists in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment. Prepares and

submits incident reports to Dean of Student Services for inappropriate student

behavior as defined by the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy.

p. Uses appropriate resources and technology in the delivery of

courses.

q. Collaborates with colleagues for instructional improvement.

r. Maintains professional and collegial behavior.

s. Coordinates and supervises internships and clinical experiences for students as assigned.

t. Responds to voicemail and email communication promptly (generally within 1-2 contract days).

u. Meets deadlines.

v. Maintains professional appearance as defined by the discipline and/or College procedure.

w. Partners with the college to provide innovation to improve the learning environment. Promotes support for the mission, vision, values and goals of the College by incorporating culturally- competent pedagogy and inclusivity

practices.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties Continued


Professional Activity:
a. Maintains necessary educational credentials, professional skills and demonstrated teaching competencies consistent with department standards

b. Solicits feedback and implements suggestions from students and peers when appropriate.

c. Expands knowledge in discipline and teaching craft on an ongoing basis.

d. Promotes professional development of peers/colleagues through recognized professional activities (in- service activities and the presentation of conference

papers and/or publications, and other methodologies appropriate to the teaching field), as approved by departments.

e. Participates in collegial mentoring relationship, serving as mentor and/or mentee in the department and college.

f. Engages in local, state, and/or national professional organizations appropriate to the faculty role.

g. Serves community partners as content area experts when needed.

h. Completes required training and participates in professional development.

Minimum Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree from an accredited university
• Must be a licensed pharmacist or a nationally certified pharmacy technician
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in pharmacy practice
• Must hold a current State of Utah pharmacy technician or pharmacist license, in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications


Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
• 2 years of teaching/leadership experience in an accredited pharmacy technician program; demonstrated scholarship activities; ability to integrate technology in pharmacy technician program education; experienced with the national accreditation. Recent teaching experience highly preferred.
• Demonstrate on-going continuing education in the field of pharmacy and/or education.
• Current member of a national pharmacy or education association and a state pharmacy association.
• Experience with adult learners, training delivery, and/or continuing education programming.
• Experience working with computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, Banner, Adobe Connect, and Canvas preferred.
• Professional goal actively pursuing a Bachelor's Degree.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities


KSA's:

• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, culture,

* ethnic background, and abilities, to maintain good working relationships across the

• College.
• The ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic,

* cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff,
* including those with disabilities.

• A competitive candidate should be familiar with pharmacy regulations, standards, and guidelines. Knowledge of pioneer Rx software for prescription filling strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of College operations, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of and experience with learning outcomes assessment. Ability to manage budget and staff.
• Ability to maintain specialized instructional lab. Ability to develop and maintain

* positive relationships and partnerships with industry stakeholders, including clinical
* sites and transfer institutions.

• The ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, culture, ethnic background, and abilities, to maintain good working relationships across the
• College.
• The ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic,

cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those
* with disabilities.

• Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills and be

* proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Non-Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Non-

Essential Responsibilities & Duties:

• Provide coordination and professional contributions to the Program, Division,

School, and College.

• Be responsible for all aspects of the clinical experience of students enrolled in the

program including organization, administration, continuous review and revision,

planning for and development of locations (in collaboration with the Program

Coordinator) for evolving practice skills, and the general effectiveness of the overall

clinical experience.

• Instruct assigned didactic courses and clinical labs.
• Maintain in-depth understanding in chosen field which includes participation in

professional development and maintenance of valid training status per College

policies.

• Attend regularly scheduled departmental, divisional & committee meetings &

workshops.

• Be technologically literate, knowledgeable, and innovative in the use of a variety of

modern teaching technologies including the use of computers and multi-media in

lectures, laboratories, and distance learning environments.

• Maintain a positive attitude toward work, students, colleagues and administration.
• Establish annual objectives for professional growth in consultation with the

Program Coordinator. Participate in scheduled institutional activities as required by

the faculty academic guide.

• Assist in hiring both full-time and adjunct faculty, & part-time staff as needed.
• Assist new and continuing students in advisement capacity on courses and

programs.

• Maintain regular office hours and be available to provide help for students.
• Develop and maintain articulation agreements with local applied technology

centers and universities.

• Assist and advise students in professional and student organizations.
• Assist with outreach activities as requested by Associate Dean.
• Prepare course syllabi, outlines, daily plans, and associate materials.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance the quality and effectiveness of courses including curriculum development and review.
• Maintain necessary records such as program and class enrollments; plus grades of student performance.
• Assist in the preparation of appropriate college documents such as catalog,handbook, brochures, etc.
• Actively assess program to determine effectiveness and meet all accreditation standards.
• Demonstrate an ability to be creative in planning and implementation of pharmacy technician objectives.
• Demonstrate an ability to be creative in planning and implementation of pharmacy technician objectives.
• Will be under general oversight of the Associate Dean.
• Accept other duties as assigned.

Special Instructions

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at time of hire.

Priority Review Date:

May 16, 2024:
All applications submitted by this date will receive priority review. The committee will review applications until the position is filled. There are two open positions that will need to start immediately.

This is a 12-month Faculty Appointment for SLTC.

Selected finalist will be required to participate in a teaching demonstration and maybe asked to provide recommendation letters.

Faculty salaries are commensurate upon experience and credentials.

SLCC HR Dept will conduct criminal background checks and drug screen (if applicable) on the selected finalist. In addition, Official Transcripts from the selected finalist are required before offering employment.

SLCC offers a comprehensive benefits package for FT Faculty members


Please visit:
SLCC Employee Benefits Page.

SLCC Faculty General Description found Appendix 1 Faculty Compensation and Workload Handbook Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

SLCC Highlights

SALT LAKE TECHNICAL COLLEGE - Short-term training with long-term results

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is Utah's largest college with the most diverse student body in the state.

SLCC's values include collaboration, inclusivity, integrity, and trust serving more than 60,000 students on 8 campuses, including an eLearning virtual campus.

SLCC is located in the vibrant and economically stable urban environment of the Great Salt Lake Valley.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives.

A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely.

As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community.

SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

FLSA Exempt SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination.

The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.