Opticianry Faculty

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College seeks a full-time nine-month Opticianry Teaching Faculty member for the School of Health Professions in Richmond. Faculty loads average 15 credit hours per semester, with day/evening/weekend options and multiple campuses.

Telework may be available based on need. Responsibilities include program support, adjunct faculty mentorship, distance education coordination, and equipment management for labs and clinical instruction, with emphasis on advising and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Opticianry required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of occupational experience in ophthalmic optics.
• Current or eligible for Virginia state optician license.
• ABO and/or NCLE certification(s) required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Support and achieve program objectives aligned with college goals.
• Participate in the selection/mentorship of adjunct faculty.
• Coordinate distance clinical education course offerings.
• Manage equipment related to laboratories and clinical instruction.
• Provide academic program advising and participate in curriculum assessment.
• Grow program enrollment through marketing and recruitment efforts.

Skills

Effective communication

Ophthalmic optics experience

Education

Associate’s degree in Opticianry

Job description

• Working Title | Opticianry Faculty
• Role Title | 9 month-Asst Professor Gfund
• Role Code | 01034-SW
• FLSA | Exempt
• Pay Band | 00
• Position Number | 283G0186
• Agency | J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
• Agency/Division | J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div)
• Work Location | Richmond (City) - 760
• Hiring Range | Salary commensurate with the education and experience of the applicant. Hiring range is $63,000- $85,000.
• Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
• EEO Category | I-Faculty
• Full Time or Part Time | Full Time
• Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | Yes
• Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? | No
• Work Schedule | Schedule is assigned by supervisor.
• Sensitive Position | No

Job Description

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a 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.

Reynolds is seeking a full-time nine-month Opticianry Teaching Faculty within the School of Health Professions. Faculty loads are normally scheduled on an average load of fifteen (15) credit hours per semester. Office hours, advising and collateral duty assignments are maintained. Teaching schedules may include day, evening, or weekend classes and multiple campus and off-campus assignments. This is a year-round program; summer teaching assignments are optional. General duties and responsibilities on which the faculty will assist in this capacity include, but are not limited to: support and achievement of strategic objectives for the program that are consistent with and supportive of college and school strategic goals and objectives; participation in the selection/mentorship process for adjunct faculty; coordination of distance clinical education course offerings; management of equipment related to laboratories and clinical instruction; academic program advising; participation in program assessment and curriculum revisions; growing program enrollment through increased marketing/recruitment efforts; and, marketing and promotion of the program in the community particularly with local K-12 systems.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Opticianry. Minimum of two (2) years of occupational experience in the field of ophthalmic optics. Current or eligible for Virginia state optician license. American Board of Opticianry and/or National Contact Lens Examiners certification(s). Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Additional Considerations

Advanced certifications by the American Board of Opticianry or National Contact Lens Examiners. Knowledge of classroom and conference electronic methods of communication. Knowledge of program structure, curriculum design, and academic advising. Experience in COA accreditation compliance and documentation. Demonstrated ability to teach effectively in both the didactic and clinical settings, including course development, student assessment, and course evaluation. Teaching experience in an accredited opticianry program. Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize computer word processing, cloud drives and spreadsheets. Demonstrated ability to utilize technology routinely into instructional and faculty responsibilities including Canvas, Virtual meeting software, and PeopleSoft. Experience with distance learning modalities for both didactic and clinical courses.

Operation of a State Vehicle

No

Supervises Employees

No

Required Travel

Travel between campuses as needed.

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number | FAC_2051P
• Recruitment Type | General Public - G
• Number of Vacancies | 1
• Position End Date (if temporary) |
• Job Open Date | 08/31/2026
• Job Close Date | 09/07/2026
• Open Until Filled |
• Agency Website | www.reynolds.edu
• Contact Name |
• Email | [e-mail]
• Phone Number |
• Special Instructions to Applicants |
• Additional Information | This is a restricted position that is dependent upon funding. The availability of funding is scheduled to end on June 30, 2029, but may be extended based on the continuation of funding. Continued employment is contingent upon funding availability.
• Background Check Statement Disclaimer | The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
• EEO Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
• ADA Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
• E-Verify Statement | VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
• Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/100599