Program Director/Instructor Ophthalmic Technician

Posting DetailsPosition InformationRequisition NumberF0027014Position TitleProgram Director/Instructor Ophthalmic TechnicianAppointment TypeFacultyCampusWeatherford Campus [10]FLSAExemptFull-time/ Part-timeFull-timeJob TypeFull Time FacultyTerm12-monthSalary Minimum$60,000.00Proposed Start Date05/25/2026Is Grant Funded?NoPosition Summary InformationJob Description SummaryThe Program Director /Instructor will be responsible for maintaining the Ophthalmic Technician program to include development of the labs, the curriculum, hiring the faculty, establishing clinical contracts and acquiring/maintaining Commission on Opticianry Accreditation (COA) The program director will also be responsible for developing the annual program budget.QualificationsMust have an Associates Degree and be a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) with three-five years work experience and three years teaching experience a plus.Required EducationAssociate Degree and be a Certified Ophthalmic AssistantPreferred EducationBachelor degreeRequired Experience3 to 5 years work experience and three years teaching experience in aCOA programPreferred ExperienceEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Program Director/Instructor will be responsible for maintaining the Ophthalmic Technician program to include the development of the labs, the curriculum, hiring the faculty, establishing clinical contracts and acquiring and Maintaining COA accreditation. The Program Director will also be responsible for developing the annual program budget.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of a Ophthalmic Technician program, acquire and maintain COA accreditation, teach multiple courses in the discipline, function as a program leader. Must demonstrate the ability to develop curriculum and instruct in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses; ability to provide instruction that will achieve the specific goals and objectives associated with all assigned courses; ability to create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory; ability to communicate effectively with students, college personnel and administration, peers and public groups; ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice, without discrimination based upon age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity; ability to exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources; and, ability to observe the stated policies and procedures of the College. Must be available to teach evenings and weekends in addition to day time weekly courses/clinical.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsCertified Ophthalmic Technician (COA) elgibile to practice in TexasPosting Detail InformationOpen Date04/16/2026Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsThis position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.Weatherford College does not participate in the federal Social Security program.Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.