Adjunct Instructor/Program Director, Ophthalmic Technology

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Ophthalmic Technician program, including development of labs and curriculum.
• Hire faculty.
• Establish clinical contracts.
• Acquire and maintain Commission on Opticianry Accreditation (COA) accreditation.
• Develop the annual program budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with COA or COT certifications.
• Three to five years of work experience in the field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Optometry.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of an Ophthalmic Technician program and ability to acquire and maintain COA accreditation.
• Ability to teach multiple courses in the discipline.
• Function as a program leader.
• Develop curriculum and instruct in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses.
• Provide instruction that achieves specific course goals and objectives.
• Create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory.
• Communicate effectively with students, college personnel, administration, peers, and public groups.
• Treat all persons with respect, dignity, and justice without discrimination.
• Exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of college time and resources.
• Observe stated college policies and procedures.
• Availability to teach evenings and weekends in addition to daytime weekly courses/clinical.
• Must be a Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COA) eligible to practice in Texas or hold a Doctorate in Optometry.