Opticianry Instructor

Job Title: Opticianry Instructor

Agency: Commonwealth of Virginia

Location: Richmond (City) - 760

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Salary commensurate with the education and experience of the applicant.

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Job Summary:

Reynolds Community College is seeking a qualified Opticianry Instructor to join our team. As an adjunct faculty member, you will be responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in a classroom environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong understanding of opticianry principles and practices, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will also need to be able to work effectively in a diverse and inclusive environment.

We are committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.

Responsibilities:

• Teach opticianry courses to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences
• Develop and implement course materials and assessments
• Evaluate student progress and provide feedback
• Collaborate with other faculty members and staff to ensure a cohesive and effective learning environment

Requirements:

• Associate's degree in opticianry or related teaching field
• Certification from the American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Examiners (ABO-NCLE) is required dependent upon content of assigned courses
• Minimum of 2 years occupational experience
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse and inclusive environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related teaching field
• Classroom and online laboratory teaching experience
• Demonstrated teaching and hands-on competencies
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with multi-cultural populations that support diversity, cultural understanding and inclusion
• Demonstrated computer literacy with experience in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint applications

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