Summary of Position:

The Pharmacy Assistant Instructor’s role is to plan, prepare and deliver quality classroom instruction in lecture and/or practical format based on the approved curricula.

Primary Duties:

• Select and utilize a variety of approved course materials and teaching methods using lectures, demonstrations, discussion groups and seminars to ensure the needs of individual students are met in the program.
• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance policies related to the course being taught.
• Promote, follow, and communicate all policies found in Willis College Student Handbook.
• Assist in planning and implementing student success plans.
• Project professional image and enforce dress-code.
• Manage classroom teaching and environment through active instructor presence to promote positive classroom discipline and control.
• Provide students’ academic support and advice, refers them to additional assistance as required –tutor/mentor as needed.
• Motivate students by demonstrating sensitivity for their concerns, actively involving them in classroom discussions and or activities.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students.
• Develop a positive classroom and clinic learning environment to ensure high rates of student success.
• Upload attendance daily and ensure assessments are graded in a timely manner with final grades recorded within 5 business days.
• Provide constructive feedback and suggestions to The Dean on curriculum and program improvements.
• Provide regularly scheduled academic advising to students within the program.
• Participate in regular faculty meetings, staff meetings, PD Days, graduation, and additional training provided by Willis College.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Minimum of 5-years’ experience working in the profession.
• College diploma or university degree.
• Education and experience must meet the requirements of the Private Career Colleges Act.
• Current First Aid and CPR Knowledge.

Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient computer skills: Microsoft Office, Outlook.
• Strong Organizational and Communication skills.
• Knowledge of Learning Management System (Moodle) is an asset.
• Previous experience with Adult Education/Learning is an asset

Please note, a Criminal Record and Social Media Check will be conducted.