Virginia's Community College System is hiring an Opticianry Faculty member. Based at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College's School of Health Professions, the role teaches didactic and clinical opticianry coursework to students in an accredited program. The instructor also advises students, mentors adjunct faculty, and helps grow the program through community and K-12 outreach.
Highlights
Teach opticianry courses in both classroom and clinical settings.
Advise students and hold office hours as part of a full faculty course load.
Mentor and help select adjunct faculty for the program.
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 | [email protected] 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
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