Program Director/Instructor Ophthalmic Technician

Posting Details

Position Information


Requisition Number
F0027014


Position Title
Program Director/Instructor Ophthalmic Technician


Appointment Type
Faculty


Campus
Weatherford Campus [10]


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

Preferred Experience

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) elgibile to practice in Texas

Posting Detail Information


Open Date
04/16/2026


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.

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.