College of Dupage Hiring For Adjunct Faculty, Ophthalmic Technician – FA22 at Glen Ellyn, IL  Full Time

Adjunct Faculty, Ophthalmic Technician – FA22

Adjunct Faculty, Ophthalmic Technician – FA22

College of DuPage believes in the power of teaching and learning. We seek adjunct faculty members to teach Ophthalmic Technician.

COD faculty are committed to facilitate and support student success in learning. We strive to meet the individual educational needs of our unique, multicultural campus.

The successful adjunct candidate will be committed to teaching in a multicultural environment and welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities. We encourage applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of COD’s student body and community.

Opportunities may exist to teach a flexible schedule that may include teaching assignments during days, evenings and weekends.

We invite you to join our team and apply your passion for teaching and learning!

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Adjunct Faculty instructors at College of DuPage are responsible for course planning and instruction in classroom, lab, or clinical settings, courses may be conducted in various delivery modes, such as, face-to-face, on-line, hybrid and/or blended formats. In addition, adjunct faculty are responsible for student evaluation, and timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction.

Required Qualifications:

• AAS Degree as an Ophthalmic Assistant or Technician from a formal ICA accredited program is preferred but not required with appropriate certification and appropriate work experience. BA degree also preferred.
• At least 5 years of work experience in Ophthalmology hospital system or clinic as a COT, or COMT.
• Experience as a trainer in eye care and previous teaching experience a plus.
• Certification from Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO), Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) is required.
• This candidate will need to commit to about 7-10 hours a week depending on the semester on specific chair related duties and teaching in the Ophthalmic Technician Program. Chair duties include General, Clinical, maintaining policies that deal with accreditation and overseeing labs, ordering, maintenance and safety.
• Please include chair duties/teaching availability in cover letter

Ability to teach remotely with technology and experience in online or virtual teaching preferred. Access to personal technology, home computer with appropriate ability to teach online required.

These positions are paid by stipends for course assignments

A pre-employment background check at the Colleges’ expense is required.

College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans’ status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law.

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