Program Director/Instructor Ophthalmic Technician

Program Director/Instructor Ophthalmic Technician

This 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. 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.

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title: Program Director/Instructor Ophthalmic Technician

Appointment Type: Faculty

Campus: Weatherford Campus

FLSA: Exempt

Full-time/Part-time: Full-time

Job Type: Full Time Faculty

Term: 12-month

Salary Minimum: $60,000.00

Proposed Start Date: 05/25/2026

Is Grant Funded?: No

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary: The 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.

Qualifications: Must 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 Education: Associate Degree and be a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Preferred Education: Bachelor degree

Required Experience: 3 to 5 years work experience and three years teaching experience in a COA program

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The 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 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.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COA) eligible to practice in Texas

Posting Detail Information

Open Date: 04/16/2026

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants: This 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. 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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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcript 1
4. Certifications/Licenses
5. Letter of Recommendation 1
6. Letter of Recommendation 2

Optional Documents

1. Transcript 2