Opticianry Instructor - Adjunct

Statement of Primary Purpose

Provide instructional services to Opticianry students in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings.

Classification

Curriculum faculty, full-time, exempt
This position is required to work the 9-month academic schedule.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach assigned courses, labs, and clinics, both in-person and online, in accordance with course outlines and published course schedule.
• Oversee the operation of the Optical Dispensary.
• Maintain accurate records for each course taught, including attendance and student grades.
• Recommend and assist with curriculum revisions as necessary.
• Participate in curriculum advisory committee meetings, if applicable.
• Cooperate in scheduled student evaluations of the instructor and the course.
• Submit all college reports in an accurate, timely fashion.
• Be responsible for professional development and maintaining professional competence.
• Provide clinical education duties as assigned.
• Assign and grade clinical education assignments and paperwork.
• Submit all college reports in an accurate, timely fashion.
• Attend instructor and departmental meetings as scheduled.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and others.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the program and the college's mission.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Required: Associate’s Degree in Opticianry, education, or related field.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree.

Skills

• Knowledge and Skills Preferred: One year experience as an instructor at an opticianry program.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to use and demonstrate all instructional and lab equipment.

Licensing Requirement

• Credentialed in equivalent training and preparation. (Optician, Optometrist, Ophthalmologist)
• Valid NC Driver’s License.

Working Conditions and Environment

• Routine travel in the college service area and to clinical sites beyond the service area.

Equipment Operation

• Able to demonstrate and operate all equipment required to perform the duties of an Optician.