Holyoke Community College Hiring for Sterile Compounding Instructor – Non-Credit at Holyoke, MA, MA Full Time

Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi-million-dollar, 135-acre campus, equipped with state-of-the art technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually, and provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike. The college’s strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success. These are the values which have created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and which are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today’s challenges.

The Division of Business and Community Services at Holyoke Community College is seeking an instructor to teach Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding to students who recently completed the Pharmacy Technician I training and have received their PTCB certification. This program is run in conjunction with local area employers, preparing students to meet the needs of our employer partners, in the hospital pharmacy setting. The instructors will need to become familiar with current state and federal regulations and will have to keep accurate attendance, grade, and skills information. At least two years’ experience as teaching and performing sterile and non-sterile compounding functions in the lab is strongly recommended. This position is not remote. It involves teaching face-to-face in a lab setting on Saturdays and/or evenings.

Instructors will be required to have experience performing and teaching the following topics and techniques:

Instructor Requirements:
The instructor will utilize active learning methods and use a variety of instructional strategies designed to assist the learner in meeting the objectives of the course. Such activities can include but are not limited to: a.) Cooperative learning. b.) Experiential learning, c.) Writing for learning and/or Critical thinking initiatives.The instructor will arrange for the acquisition and preparation of appropriate materials and equipment in a timely manner necessary to meet course objectives in collaboration with the program coordinator.Instructors are expected to be prompt and accurate in the recording and reporting of student data including assessment of student performance, including final grade reports.Instructors are expected to be supportive of students’ learning goals by: a.) Focusing on student learning outcomes b.) Taking into account the needs and abilities of the students c.) Becoming familiar with academic and social support.Instructors are expected to make reasonable provisions to accommodate individual differences.Instructors are expected to maintain the academic integrity of the college.Instructors are expected to work collaboratively with other team members (e.g. advisors and Training Manager) and employer partners toward student success and employee advancement.Instructors are expected to make himself/herself available to assist students in achieving their learning goals.Instructors are expected to attend all scheduled classes. If it is necessary for the adjunct faculty member to miss a class, he/she will follow appropriate procedures by notifying the supervisor or the supervisor’s designee and is responsible by providing an alternate assignment.

REQUIRED:

Prior experience teaching pharmacy technician or pharmacy training, or similar courses..At least two years’ experience as teaching and performing sterile and non-sterile compounding functions in the lab is strongly recommendedMaster’s Degree in healthcare field, and/or relevant industry Certifications and experience.Commitment to, and demonstrated ability to, work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff & student body.,

PREFERRED:

Experience teaching sterile and non-sterile compounding.Experience working with diverse adult student populations.

Part-time, non-credit position

Per Course Rate: $70/hour, no benefitsFunding Source: Grant
– All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.
– Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.

Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.