Adjunct Instructor/Program Director, Ophthalmic Technology

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE; Weatherford (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Weatherford College seeks an Adjunct Instructor/Program Director for the Ophthalmic Technology program to oversee labs, curriculum, and faculty. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with COA or COT certifications and 3–5 years of field experience; a Doctorate in Optometry is preferred.

The program director will manage clinical contracts, COA accreditation efforts, and annual budgeting, with evening/weekend teaching as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Ophthalmic Technician program labs and curriculum.
• Hire faculty and establish clinical contracts.
• Acquire and maintain COA accreditation.
• Develop the annual program budget.

Skills

COA certification

Ophthalmic Technology knowledge

Curriculum development

Teaching in-person/online

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree with COA or COT certifications

Doctorate in Optometry

Job description

Adjunct Instructor/Program Director, Ophthalmic Technology

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.
Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.
Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Position Information

Requisition Number

Requisition Number P0052214

Open Date

Open Date 10/13/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Campus

Campus Weatherford Campus [10]

Full-time/ Part-time

Full-time/ Part-time Part-time

Job Type

Job Type Part-time Faculty

Title

Title Adjunct Instructor- (workforce/continuing/developmental education)

Pay Rate

Projected Start Date

Projected Start Date 10/26/2026

Term

Term 12-month

Is Grant Funded?

Is Grant Funded? No

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The Adjunct Instructor/Program Director 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.

Required Education

Bachelors Degree with COA or COT certifications.

Required Experience

Three to five year work experience in the field.

Preferred Education

Doctorate in Optometry

Preferred Experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Adjunct Instructor/Program Director 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 Abilities

Knowledge 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. Must be a Certified Ophthalmic Technician ( COA ) elgibile to practice in Texas or A Doctorate in Optometry.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.
Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.
Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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• * Do you qualify for Veteran's Employment Preference per Chapter 657 of the Texas Government Code?
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Required Documents

• Resume/vitae
• Cover Letter
• Transcript 1
• Certifications/Licenses
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Transcript 2

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Other

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity College Weatherford College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status or genetic information in educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.