Job Description
Posting Summary
Working Title
Opticianry Clinical Instructor
Role Title
Trainer Instructor II
Role Code
29112-SW
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
04
Position Number
283W0829
Agency
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Division
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div)
Work Location
Richmond (City) - 760
Hiring Range
Salary commensurate with experience. Maximum salary is $36/hourly.
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
2-Professionals
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
This is a part-time hourly position without state benefits. Wage employees are restricted to working approximately 29 hours per week or less, not to exceed 1,500 hours annually.
Schedule set by supervisor. May include days, nights, and weekends.
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 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.
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
- 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.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
Travel between campuses as needed.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
WGE_3204P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
06/03/2026
Job Close Date
06/17/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
www.reynolds.edu
Contact Name
Email
talent@reynolds.edu
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their
AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (
DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (
DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the
AHP if they also provide an
AHP Letter. To request an
AHP Letter, use this link:
https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call
DARS at 800-552-5019, or
DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information
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/96706
