Ophthalmology Training Instructor & Lab Lead

The College of Health Care Professions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Health Care Professions in Houston, TX is seeking an Ophthalmology Assistant Instructor to teach assigned courses and support students in the ophthalmology programs. The role includes hybrid delivery of lectures and hands-on labs, with involvement in externships and curriculum updates.

Responsibilities include monitoring attendance, grades, and progress; assessing learning; and ensuring compliance with state and accrediting standards. Some evenings or weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required.
• Minimum three years’ experience as Ophthalmology Technician, Optometrist, or Ophthalmologist.
• Current Certification as Ophthalmology Technician, Ophthalmology Medical Technician, Ophthalmic Assistant, Optometrist, or Ophthalmologist.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in a hybrid format, including monitoring online activity for students in enrolled courses.
• Create and oversee laboratory days for students in assigned courses.
• Ensure placement of students in externship setting for required course hours, and review paperwork for assigned externships.
• Update and/or create courses in assigned program.
• Monitor students in an online and residential setting for attendance, grades, and other progress indicators.
• Assess student learning.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations.
• Review curriculum and textbooks with other instructors, program managers, advisory board, and school director.
• Monitor TWC, federal and accrediting standards compliance.
• Assist with student advising.
• Other jobs as assigned

Skills

Ophthalmology technician experience

Public speaking / teaching

Curriculum adaptation

Student advising

Education

Associates Degree

Certification: Ophthalmology related

Job description

The College of Health Care Professions in Houston, TX is seeking an Ophthalmology Assistant Instructor to teach assigned courses and support students in the ophthalmology programs. The role includes hybrid delivery of lectures and hands-on labs, with involvement in externships and curriculum updates.

Responsibilities include monitoring attendance, grades, and progress; assessing learning; and ensuring compliance with state and accrediting standards. Some evenings or weekends may be required.