Instructor, Pharmacy Technician (Extended)

The Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services includes the Departments of Child and Youth Care, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygiene, Health Care Assistant, Nursing, Practical Nursing, Social Work, Kinesiology, and a Professional Development and Training department. The mission of the Faculty is to foster student success and develop and maintain relevant, responsive, and stimulating learning opportunities that are community-based, globally and locally, and offered in a visionary, interprofessional environment that is conducive to learning and promotes health and wellness for all. The Dean and the Dean's Office lead, manage, administer and support the instructional, scholarly and outreach activities of the Faculty on four campuses with this mission in mind.

Duties :

• Plan, prepare and instruct program courses;
• use creative adult learning strategies in the preparation and delivery of in-person clinical skills;
• assessment and evaluation of student learning;
• recording and submitting grades;
• providing support to students to ensure their success;
• working collaboratively with colleagues and industry partners.

This program is delivered in partnership with Selkirk College.

We are looking for an Instructor for the following course :

An overview of the program can be found on the .

For further information regarding this position please contact PTEC@viu.ca.

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning, and student success. Successful candidates will participate in activities outside the classroom including student support and department committees.

Required Qualifications :

To instruct PTEC 223 Institutional Dispensing and Sterile Product Preparation, incumbents must be currently working in sterile compounding in a hospital setting and have current Certification in aseptic compounding techniques in accordance with the NAPRA Model Standards for Pharmacy Compounding of Sterile Preparations (hazardous and non-hazardous).

Preferred Qualifications :

Please submit a CV / Resume detailing sterile compounding experience and include a copy of your Sterile Compounding Certificate.

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.