Ophthalmology Assistant Program Director/Instructor

College: Fletcher Technical Community College

Department: Academic Affairs & Initiatives

Sub department: Nursing & Allied Health

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Adjunct

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs and coordinates all aspects of the program, following any programmatic and/or regional accrediting standards and College/System policies.

• Assures program compliance with any accrediting or licensing bodies.

• Provides leadership and vision to the program for which they direct.

• Participates in the selection, orientation, evaluation, development, and/or continued employment of faculty members, both full and part-time, on and off campus, may include clinical or laboratory settings.

• Coordinates and provides community outreach activities including business partnerships; student and staff recruitment; articulation with high schools, regional occupational programs, and universities; and public relations.

• Oversees and implements health and safety regulations.

• Participates in the resolution of student grievances, student problems or complaints

• Implements the program review process, and the assessment of learning outcomes, for the program.

• Develops necessary relationships programmatic business and industry.

• Schedules classes, instructors and facilities to effectively meet the needs of students and best utilize the resources of the institution for the academic year including the summer, both day and evening.

• Develops and administers the annual operating budget, in conjunction with the Dean of the division for which he/she serves.

• Prepares a variety of reports and correspondence appropriate to assignment.

• Chairs or serves on various college committees as appropriate.

• Disseminates pertinent information to all division members. Informs division staff on college and departmental procedures and regulations including certification of time and attendance, purchasing, inventory, accreditation and transfer requirements, and safety requirements.

• Teaches classes as necessary.

• Manage program facilities and equipment, including maintenance and control of inventory.

• Work in conjunction with the dean, department head where applicable, and program faculty on curriculum development and/or revision. Clinical education is to be formally designed and coordinated with the didactic curriculum. Cooperate with dean and department head, if applicable in program reviews, program policies and new program options.

• Coordinate the development and refinement of course materials including course syllabi and lab modules that reflect current practice.

• Coordinate the recruitment, selection, admission, advising, readmission, transfer, progression, retention efforts, and withdrawal of students within the program. Communicate with the Supervisors regularly with concerns and general information concerning progress of the program curriculum and students.

• Supervise the organization and revising of lecture instruction, lab sessions, and clinical experiences. Maintain program equipment and supplies. Participate in adding new technology and implementing related technology in lecture and lab.

• Coordinate the review and selection of new textbooks, laboratory equipment, supplies and other instructional materials used in the teaching-learning process.

• Maintain current professional credentials, state license, continuing professional development requirements, and expertise in respiratory therapy. Maintain ongoing professional development in the area of teaching and in the teaching-learning process.

• Develop and conduct professional growth activities and programs for full time, adjunct and clinical faculty as well as assisting with community programs.

• Supervise the recruiting, orienting, and mentoring of adjunct and full- time faculty.

• Observe instructional methods, provide immediate feedback and conduct performance evaluations and planning in all instructional settings.

• Lead the student program admission process.

• Complete graduation, certification/licensing, and board paperwork.

• Assist graduating students in planning end of program ceremony.

• Responsibilities may include additional time for prep and closeout of the Fall and Spring semesters to ensure the duties above are completed.

• Perform special duties related to the department as assigned by the Dean of the division or the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs.

• Coordinate all aspects of the program, including the organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development, and achievement of the program’s goals and outcomes.
• Establish criteria for sites that provide clinical education experiences for students.
• Evaluate on an annual planned basis all clinical education sites where students are gaining clinical experience.
• Provide clinical instructors with orientation/ training on assessment policies, procedures, and forms.
• Ensure regularly-planned communication between the program and the clinical instructor.
• Ensure all clinical education experiences of students occur under the supervision of a qualified AOP.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strive to achieve a certificate/ degree or training in adult education and instructional theory
• Demonstrate competency in cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.
• Must have, or be willing to achieve, training in online coursework, including moderating, facilitating, as well as developing courses for online use.

Required Licenses or Certifications: Hold IJCAHPO certification at the same level or higher than Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Fletcher Technical Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Fletcher Technical Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.