OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT TRAINING: Adjunct / Substitute Instructor POOL (non-credit)
About the Role
The San Diego Community College District accepts applications for adjunct (part-time/substitute) Ophthalmic Assistant Training Instructor positions for the three college campuses (City, Mesa, Miramar) and various continuing education centers. Part-time/temporary faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. Assignments may include a combination of day, evening, weekend, and/or off-campus classes. Applicants should live within commuting distance to San Diego.
Major Responsibilities
- Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines
- Teach all scheduled classes, with assignment divided between lecture and lab classes as determined by the department
- Be available to students outside of class
- Maintain accurate records
- Provide quality instruction, creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes teaching and learning and encourages free discussion of ideas, interests, and issues
- Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics
- Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas
- Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member
Minimum Qualifications
Degrees must be from regionally accredited institutions. Candidates must meet one of the following:
- Bachelor's degree and two years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught; or
- Associate degree and six years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught; or
- Possession of a full-time, clear California Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential authorizing instruction in the subject matter; or
- The equivalent
Desired Qualifications
- Graduation from a JCAPO approved program for Ophthalmic Technician
- Certified Ophthalmic Technician
- JCAPO Registered Ophthalmic Ultrasound Biometrist
Additional Requirements
All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and classified professionals.
Foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States must be evaluated by a professional association that is a member of NACES or by ACEI, with a copy of the evaluation submitted with the on-line application.
Candidates who do not possess the exact degrees listed may complete a Request for Equivalency Form and attach it during the application process.