Title: Opticianry Clinical Instructor
Agency: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Location: Richmond (City) - 760
FLSA: Nonexempt
Hiring Range: Salary commensurate with experience. Maximum salary is $36/hourly.
Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
Additional Detail
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 Community College is seeking a part-time Opticianry Clinical Instructor.
This position is responsible for supporting course delivery and assisting students understand course material and build the technical skills necessary for certification and/or licensure. The role includes, but is not limited to the following duties:
- Provide clinical instruction for students enrolled in laboratory, dispensing, or contact lens courses as assigned.
- Assembly and disassembly of course supply kits for distance clinical students.
- Proctor skill-based assessments, midterm and final exams aligned with OPT curriculum.
- Evaluate student performance and provide feedback to support mastery of skills.
- Maintain accurate documentation of student competencies.
- Provide student support and tutoring as needed to reinforce course content or preparation for state licensing exams.
- Ensure compliance with COA accreditation standards.
- Collaborate with program faculty to support student success.
Minimum Qualifications:- Current state optician license, ABO and/or NCLE certification
- Two years of industry experience in an optical dispensing setting
- Strong knowledge of opticianry course content
- Effective instructional and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to assess student learning and provide constructive feedback
- Familiarity with opticianry state licensure regulations
- Professionalism and a commitment to student-centered instruction
Additional Considerations:- Teaching or optical industry training experience
- Experience teaching via a wide variety educational modalities, such as in-person, live video, or asynchronous modes.