Pharmacy Technician Instructor

Position Information

**Position Title**
- Pharmacy Technician Instructor - Sessional**Faculty/Instructor Profile**

**Faculty at Red Deer Polytechnic**:

- Are passionate about teaching, learning, and student success.
- Pursue professional learning to continually enhance their practice and their discipline.
- Are recognized for their contributions to both local and global communities.

**Role Description**
As RDP’s future takes shape, growing our breadth of credentials (to include our own degrees) and programs, our institution has high expectations of our amazing faculty. But we do recognize that new hires may not have all the skills and experiences when applying. We want you to know that there is some flexibility to develop your talents overtime. The initial focus for new faculty will be on teaching and student success with lots of opportunity for professional development, growth and collaboration. RDP is committed to all faculty acquiring the identified Key Attributes over time.**Teaching**
The faculty member combines discipline expertise with evidence-based teaching to facilitate effective and varied learning experiences.**Student Success**
The faculty member encourages student success in an engaging, supportive environment by being responsive to student needs and ideas.**Professional Development**
The faculty member engages in the continuous pursuit of knowledge to maintain currency in their discipline and their teaching practice.**Research, Scholarly and Creative Pursuits**
The faculty member has the opportunity to pursue impactful scholarly and creative activities and disseminates knowledge that advances the discipline, enhances the reputation of Red Deer Polytechnic, and improves communities.**Community Contributions**
The faculty member values engagement, contributing knowledge and their own expertise to the betterment of Red Deer Polytechnic and local communities, as well as discipline-based, national, and global communities.**Position Responsibilities**
- full-time sessional Instructor position in the Pharmacy Technician program, commencing August 16, 2023.
- The Pharmacy Technician program is a two-year diploma that prepares the graduate to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) following graduation and successful completion of the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) certification process and the Alberta College of Pharmacists (ACP) registration process.
- Our program has a reputation for being a premier program in the province and has become the industry standard for Pharmacy Technicians. It is accredited by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP).
- The Pharmacy Technician program provides exceptional opportunities to work closely with students, faculty and staff in an innovative, supportive environment that promotes creativity, scholarship and commitment to student success. RDP offers an excellent professional development program that helps faculty to continuously develop skills, knowledge and expertise specific to teaching and learning as well as their respective discipline.
- **Responsibilities of this position include (but are not limited to)**:

- Teaching students in classroom and/or lab settings with flexibility for both face to face and online course delivery.
- Creating a stimulating, effective, and learner-centered environment.
- Preparing, reviewing and/or updating course material.
- Marking, grading, and evaluation of student work.
- Providing ongoing feedback, guidance, and assistance to students.
- Actively contributing and participating in program planning, curriculum development & review, project work, and scholarly activity.
- Participating in School and Polytechnic wide initiatives and/or committees.
- Upholding the Professional Responsibilities of Faculty at RDP which are described within the Faculty Performance Policy.
- Demonstrating and promoting RDP organizational values and following RDP policies and practices.

**For more information, contact**:
Terri Granigan
- Associate Dean
- Phone: 403-342-3169**Required Qualifications**
- Certificate or Diploma from a recognized Pharmacy Technician program.
- Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Alberta College of Pharmacists (ACP).
- Recent clinical / practical experience.
- Excellent communication, public relations and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for teaching, ability to inspire students, and commitment to student learning and success.
- Ability to work effectively in a variety of team environments.
- Proven commitment to continuous learning and reflective practice
- All applicable areas of expertise and specialization will be considered; however, we are especially interested in applicants with both hospital and community pharmacy experience, experience preparing sterile and non-sterile products, and sterile product preparation certification.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Additional experience and education in the field.
- Experience teaching in a post-secondary