Instructor/Clinical Coordinator - Ophthalmic Technology

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE; Weatherford (TX); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Weatherford College seeks an Instructor/Clinical Coordinator for Ophthalmic Technology at the Weatherford Campus. This is a full-time faculty role involving teaching, mentoring, and coordinating clinical opportunities to support learning outcomes across in-person, hybrid, and online formats.

The candidate must be a COA and obtain COT within two years, with at least 3 years of COA/COT experience and a plan to earn an Associate degree within 3 years. Start date 10/26/2026; open date 10/12/2026.

Formación

• Must be a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) and obtain COA and COT within two years.
• Minimum three years of COA or COT work experience.
• Willingness to teach day, evening and/or weekend classes in multiple modalities.
• Some college hours with plans to obtain an Associate Degree within 3 years.

Responsabilidades

• Teach courses in ophthalmic technology and facilitate student outcomes.
• Recruit, advise, and mentor students in and outside the classroom.
• Create and maintain effective learning environments across modalities.
• Develop and update curriculum, textbooks, and instructional materials.
• Identify, contract and assign clinical opportunities for students.

Conocimientos

Curriculum development

Classroom instruction

Communication skills

Professional ethics

Multi-modality teaching

Educación

COA certification

COT certification

Associates degree planned

Some college hours

Descripción del empleo

Instructor/Clinical Coordinator - 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 race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Position Information

Requisition Number

Requisition Number F0029214

Position Title

Position Title Instructor/Clinical Coordinator - Ophthalmic Technology

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Faculty

Campus

Campus Weatherford Campus [10]

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Full-time/ Part-time

Full-time/ Part-time Full-time

Job Type

Job Type Full Time Faculty

Term

Term 12-month

Salary Minimum

Salary Minimum Dependent upon experience

Proposed Start Date

Proposed Start Date 10/26/2026

Is Grant Funded?

Is Grant Funded? No

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Primary duties of full time faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, as well as recruiting, advising, and mentoring students in and outside of the classroom. The faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned, be they face-to-face, hybrid, online, or within the context of dual credit instruction. Full time faculty members are also responsible for participation in professional development activities, serving on college committees, developing and updating curriculum, textbook, equipment selection and instructional materials. Faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures. This individual will also be responsible for identifying, contracting and assigning clinical opportunities for the students.

Qualifications

All faculty members must meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools ( SACS ) academic, oral and written English proficiency requirements. All full time faculty members must demonstrate a willingness and abilities to teach day, evening and/or weekend classes in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual credit environments. This individual must be a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant.( COA ), and they must obtain their Certified Ophthalmic Technician ( COT ) certification within two years . Some college hours with plans to acquire an Associates Degree within 3 years.

Required Education

All faculty members must possess minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools credential standards for faculty teaching courses designed for workforce certificate or degree completion. These standards include an appropriate academic degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline. This individual must be a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant.( COA ), and they must obtain their Certified Ophthalmic Technician ( COT ) certification within two years . Some college hours with plans to acquire an Associates Degree within 3 years.
is also required.

Preferred Education

COA , COT with an Associates Degree

Required Experience

Must have at least 3 years work experience as a COA or a COT

Preferred Experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Primary duties of full time faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, as well as recruiting, advising, and mentoring students in and outside of the classroom. The faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned, be they face-to-face, hybrid, online, and within the context of dual credit instruction. Full time faculty members are also responsible for participation in professional development activities, serving on college committees, developing and updating curriculum, textbook, equipment selection and instructional materials. Faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures. This individual will also be responsible for identifying, contracting and assigning clinical opportunities for the students.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Each full time faculty member 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.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or COT

Open Date

Open Date 10/12/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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 race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Posting Specific Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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  • Weatherford Democrat
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  • Weatherford College employee
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  • Other
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  • Zip Recruiter
  • NJCAA
• * Do you qualify for Veteran's Employment Preference per Chapter 657 of the Texas Government Code?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

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

Optional Documents

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.