Opticianry Adjunct Instructor (Vld) (On-Going)

Opticianry Adjunct Instructor (VLD)
CAMPUS: Valdosta Campus STATUS: Adjunct POSTING TYPE: Regular Posting

This position is a part-time faculty position in the Opticianry Program. The instructor shall primarily be
responsible for instructional preparation and teaching courses at both the diploma and degree level in the
classroom and laboratory settings. The instructor will prepare lesson plans for classroom instruction, lab
experiences, assist with developing program curriculum, syllabi, goals, and objectives, and evaluate students'
progress in attaining goals and objectives. The instructor will assist with and maintain program
certification/accreditation requirements as appropriate, and assist with recruitment, retention, and job
placement efforts. Position may include variable daytime hours. Requirements include ensuring a safe and
healthy work environment by complying with college health and safety policies, standard practices in
maintaining occupational health and safety
legislation and regulations.

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College seeks to recruit, hire, and retain faculty and staff who display a willingness to
support students of underrepresented gender and minority groups, as well as students with disabilities. All employees of
the college are required to participate fully in the realization of equity in recruitment, enrollment, retention, graduation, and
placement of students enrolled or who seek to become enrolled in programs at the college, with a special emphasis on
nontraditional program participants.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An Associate’s Degree in Opticianry. Certified by the American Board of Opticianry and the National Contact
Lens Examiners in the State of GA and a current GA State Licensed Dispensing Optician or a State of GA
Licensed Optometrist or Ophthalmologist.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Three (3) years related work experience in the past seven (7) years. Previous experience in a formal teaching
capacity.

SALARY/BENEFITS
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.. This is a part‐time position with no more than 27
hours per week. No promise of full‐time employment exists. No health nor flexible benefits will be provided.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS
Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history records check and
employment history reference checks will be performed for all candidates offered employment. Other checks
such as Motor Vehicle Records may be conducted for any candidate receiving an offer, as well as internal
candidates prior to being promoted or transferred into a position with the college. Other Required Tests: No
additional tests are required for this position.

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APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
All application packets MUST be completed via the Online Job Center at
https://www.wiregrass.edu/about/employment. As a part of the application process, interested candidates may
also be required to upload other documents such as a resume, transcripts, etc (see job center listing for more
details). This posting will be removed from the Online Job Center on the date posted above. For more
information regarding this position or application instructions, please contact the Human Resources Office at
(229) 333‐5356 or [email protected].

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

As set forth in its student catalog, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed,
national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship
status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Any violation or questions may be directed to:
Shalonda Sanders, Title IX Coordinator (all campuses), Associate Vice President for Human Resources, Valdosta Campus, Brooks
Hall, Room Rm. 548, (229) 333‐5356 or [email protected]; OR Katrina Royal, Student ADA Section 504
Coordinator (all campuses), Special Populations Testing Services Coordinator, Valdosta Campus, Berrien Hall, Room 116A, (229)
333‐2100 ext. 1236 or [email protected] *student ADA student disability claims only. Telephone numbers are accessible
to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing through the Georgia Relay by dialing 711 or 1‐800‐255‐0056 from a TTY/TDD.

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