Pharmacy Technician Lead Instructor (Part-Time)

Pharmacy Technician Lead Instructor
Location: Pima Medical Institute - Denver Campus | On-Site
Position Type: Part-Time (25 Hours/Week) | Morning Shift
Compensation: $28.19 – $35.23 per hour
Reports To: Assistant Dean of Faculty

Pima Medical Institute is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Pharmacy Technician Lead Instructor to guide the next generation of healthcare professionals at our Denver campus. In this role, you will combine hands-on classroom teaching with program leadership and mentorship — making a meaningful difference in students' careers while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver engaging lesson plans that appeal to diverse learning styles and meet all clinical and curriculum objectives.
• Oversee curriculum implementation, lab standards, and instructional quality.
• Facilitate Advisory Board Meetings and lead programmatic faculty meetings to ensure high standards for student outcomes.
• Review textbooks and course materials; assist with the orientation and mentoring of new faculty members.
• Coordinate externship site visits and support student placement in collaboration with Career Services.
• Track graduate certification pass rates and participate in annual Program Effectiveness Plans.
• Manage supply inventory and contribute to accreditation documentation and preparation.
• Evaluate and provide feedback on student coursework within 72 hours.
• Monitor student attendance, academic progress, and success rates; maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught.
• Maintain accurate student grades and records per established policies.
• Enforce safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate degree from an institution accredited by the USDE or CHEA.
• Graduate of an ASHP/ACPE-accredited Pharmacy Technician program or equivalent accredited specialty program.
• Minimum 5 years of professional pharmacy experience as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist.
• Current national Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT) or Pharmacist license in good standing as required by Colorado state law.
• Current membership in at least one national and one state pharmacy organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
• Minimum 3 years of prior teaching experience in pharmacy or allied health preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: $28.19 – $35.23 per hour.
• Schedule: 25 hours per week, morning shifts.
• Retirement: 401(k) with a 10% Employer Match.
• Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — you're not just an employee, you're an owner.
• Colorado Paid Sick Leave, PTO, and Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement, Health & Wellness Program, and Employee Discount Programs.

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