Optometric Technician Instructor

Optometric Technician InstructorFaculty members are responsible for the delivery of quality education services. This entails engaging students, fostering learning, role modeling professionalism, and ultimately producing competently trained students prepared for professional careers. The Optometric Technician Instructor will provide up to date and fully prepared instruction to optometric technician students in an energetically and motivating instructional manner along with engaging in activities in student retention and manages the classroom/lab activities.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Prepare course plans and materialsDelivering course lecturesFacilitating student engagementWorking one-on-one with studentsAssessing students and providing developmental feedbackDeliver coursesDeliver lectures/facilitate labs via on ground or onlineGrade projects and examsProvide progress reports/mid-term feedbackMaintain grade bookEnforce HCI policies (attendance, dress code, etc.)Monitor progress and attendanceDirect and assess student progress in achieving theory (content: cognitive) and performance (competencies: psychomotor and affective) requirement of the programMonitor student progress and follow-up as neededTake and report daily attendance and enforce tardy and absence policiesReport attendance issues to the Dean of Academic AffairsAdvise studentsAnswer student questionsBe available for one-on-one assistance/tutoringIdentify at-risk students in a timely fashionImplement an action plan for successProvide weekly assessments, follow up, and evaluation of the planProvide Weekly Feedback ReportRecord grades and submit reportsMaintain grade booksAdhere to departmental grading policiesSubmit final gradesMonitor equipment and supply needsMaintain classroomSeek out an approved substitute in case of faculty member's need for absenceParticipate in orientation as neededAttend graduation ceremonies (full-time faculty required and part-time requested)Work on retention plans and program developmentAttend staff and faculty meetings (full-time faculty required and part-time requested)Participate in committees and knowledge sharing forums (full-time faculty required and part-time requested)Ensure the proper use of softwareCourse Key for attendance recordsCampus Nexus for communication and contact attempts with studentsMoodle for gradebook purposesMaintain any relevant licensures, certifications, and other required maintenance of paperwork for personnel fileMaintain a minimum of eight (8) hours of Continuing Education Units (CEU's) annually by participating in professional development and in-services (i.e., continuing education, professional activities, conference presentations, scholarly publications, etc.)Encourage students to submit course evaluations, review course evaluations when available, and use feedback to improve course deliveryRegular and reliable attendanceComply with all governmental regulations and standards of accreditationPerform other duties and responsibilities as assignedRequirementsKnowledgeable in the course contentEffective in directing and evaluating student learning and lab performancePrepared in Educational Theory and TechniquesComputer literacy skills including functional knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.)A willingness to follow high ethical standardsEducation/Experience:Associate's degree with a major in any area of health sciences from an accredited college or university or equivalent (Preferred)Minimum of four (4) years of related practical work experience in the subject area(s) taught (per ACCSC) (Required)Supervisory Responsibilities:None.Physical Demands:The physical demands are those required in a professional office setting and higher education teaching environment, along with activities of an optometric professional: communicating with coworkers, presenting to a classroom of students (virtual classrooms for on-line), demonstrating procedures and techniques, and getting to and from appropriate classes and offices.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.Working Environment:Professional office setting: moderate noise levels; controlled indoor climate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.