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Veterans Health Administration

Optometrist

Gainesville, FL · On-site +1

$73K - $190K/yr

Contributing to the teaching, supervising and administration of optometric externship programs. * Providing comprehensive assessment, diagnostic work-up and clinic intervention, including patient ...

Sight360

Eye Care Professional

Crystal River, FL · On-site

... teach customers how to properly wear and care for their eyeglasses and contact lenses. Travel ... Obtain patient's prescription from ophthalmologist or optometrist * Gather patient's information ...

Opti-mart

Eye Care Professional

Port Richey, FL · On-site

... teach customers how to properly wear and care for their eyeglasses and contact lenses. Travel ... Obtain patient's prescription from ophthalmologist or optometrist * Gather patient's information ...

Opti-mart

Eye Care Professional

Crystal River, FL · On-site

... teach customers how to properly wear and care for their eyeglasses and contact lenses. Travel ... Obtain patient's prescription from ophthalmologist or optometrist * Gather patient's information ...

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What is optometry teaching?

An Optometry Teaching job involves educating and training students in the field of optometry, covering subjects like ocular anatomy, vision science, and clinical practice. Instructors may teach in classroom settings, laboratories, or clinics, helping students develop critical diagnostic and patient care skills. They also stay updated on advancements in optometry and may engage in research or curriculum development to enhance learning.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in optometry teaching, and why are they important?

To excel in Optometry Teaching, you need deep clinical expertise in optometry, a relevant doctoral or professional degree (OD or PhD), and teaching or supervisory experience. Familiarity with educational technology platforms, optometric diagnostic instruments, and accreditation standards is important. Strong communication, mentorship, and organizational skills distinguish effective educators in this field. These competencies ensure that students receive high-quality education rooted in current clinical practice and educational best practices.

What are the typical responsibilities of optometry teaching?

Optometry teaching professionals are usually responsible for delivering lectures, leading clinical skills labs, supervising students during patient care, developing curricula, and assessing student performance. Depending on the institution, they may also participate in academic advising, mentoring students, and contributing to research or departmental service activities. Collaboration with colleagues from both academic and clinical backgrounds is common to ensure comprehensive education. This role provides an opportunity to impact the next generation of eye care professionals while staying engaged with advancements in the field.

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Infographic showing various Optometry Teaching job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 61% Full Time, 33% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 79% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution.

Optometric Technician Instructor

HCI College

Fort Lauderdale, FL • On-site

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Position Summary:
Faculty members are responsible for the delivery of quality education services. This entails engaging students, fostering learning, role modeling professionalism, and ultimately producing competently trained students prepared for professional careers. The Optometric Technician Instructor will provide up to date and fully prepared instruction to optometric technician students in an energetically and motivating instructional manner along with engaging in activities in student retention and manages the classroom/lab activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Prepare course plans and materials:
  • Delivering course lectures.
  • Facilitating student engagement.
  • Working one-on-one with students.
  • Assessing students and providing developmental feedback.
  • Deliver courses:
  • Deliver lectures/facilitate labs via on ground or online.
  • Grade projects and exams.
  • Provide progress reports/mid-term feedback.
  • Maintain grade book.
  • Enforce HCI policies (attendance, dress code, etc.).
  • Monitor progress and attendance:
  • Direct and assess student progress in achieving theory (content: cognitive) and performance (competencies: psychomotor and affective) requirement of the program.
  • Monitor student progress and follow-up as needed.
  • Take and report daily attendance and enforce tardy and absence policies.
  • Report attendance issues to the Dean of Academic Affairs.
  • Advise students:
  • Answer student questions.
  • Be available for one-on-one assistance/tutoring.
  • Identify at-risk students in a timely fashion:
  • Implement an action plan for success.
  • Provide weekly assessments, follow up, and evaluation of the plan.
  • Provide Weekly Feedback Report
  • Record grades and submit reports:
  • Maintain grade books.
  • Adhere to departmental grading policies.
  • Submit final grades.
  • Monitor equipment and supply needs.
  • Maintain classroom.
  • Seek out an approved substitute in case of faculty member's need for absence.
  • Participate in orientation as needed.
  • Attend graduation ceremonies (full-time faculty required and part-time requested).
  • Work on retention plans and program development.
  • Attend staff and faculty meetings (full-time faculty required and part-time requested).
  • Participate in committees and knowledge sharing forums (full-time faculty required and part-time requested).
  • Ensure the proper use of software:
  • Course Key for attendance records.
  • Campus Nexus for communication and contact attempts with students.
  • Moodle for gradebook purposes.
  • Maintain any relevant licensures, certifications, and other required maintenance of paperwork for personnel file.
  • Maintain a minimum of eight (8) hours of Continuing Education Units (CEU's) annually by participating in professional development and in-services (i.e., continuing education, professional activities, conference presentations, scholarly publications, etc.).
  • Encourage students to submit course evaluations, review course evaluations when available, and use feedback to improve course delivery.
  • Regular and reliable attendance.
  • Comply with all governmental regulations and standards of accreditation.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements
Skills and Qualifications:
  • Knowledgeable in the course content.
  • Effective in directing and evaluating student learning and lab performance.
  • Prepared in Educational Theory and Techniques.
  • Computer literacy skills including functional knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.).
  • A willingness to follow high ethical standards.

Education/Experience:
  • Associate's degree with a major in any area of health sciences from an accredited college or university or equivalent (Preferred)
  • Minimum of four (4) years of related practical work experience in the subject area(s) taught (per ACCSC) (Required)

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands are those required in a professional office setting and higher education teaching environment, along with activities of an optometric professional: communicating with coworkers, presenting to a classroom of students (virtual classrooms for on-line), demonstrating procedures and techniques, and getting to and from appropriate classes and offices. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Working Environment:
Professional office setting: moderate noise levels; controlled indoor climate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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