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Program Chair of Ophthalmology Technology

Employer
Pellissippi State Community College
Location
Tennessee, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Mar 3, 2023


Title: Program Chair of Ophthalmology Technology

Location: Pellissippi State Community College Campus/s

Anticipated Closing Date: TBD

Position #: 300880

Type of Appointment: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Nursing

Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application:

· Resume

· Unofficial Transcripts

· Three professional references (See below)

Reference check requirements:

· Non-supervisory roles: three (3) current or former supervisors

· Supervisory roles: two (2) current or former supervisors and one (1) current or former direct report

· Personal references (friends, clergy, customers, relatives) are not considered acceptable references

About Pellissippi State Community College

Pellissippi State Community College is one of 40 institutions in the Tennessee Board of Regents system. TBR is the governing board of the College System of Tennessee, offering more than 400 programs of study at the state’s 13 community colleges, 27 colleges of applied technology and the online TN eCampus. The college serves an average of 10,000 students, making it the largest community college in Tennessee by enrollment. Pellissippi State Community College offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement programs, time off including annual and sick leave, and much more.

Position Summary: The overall purpose of this job is to provide guidance, instruction, and leadership to pharmacy technology students enrolled in the Ophthalmic Technology AAS program. Complete evaluation, scheduling, and advising of students. To coordinate clinical needs of the Ophthalmic Technology AAS Program with the Dean of Health Sciences. To address issues and concerns of the Ophthalmic Technology AAS program, seek solutions, and refer to Dean of Health Sciences as appropriate. To fulfill the role in chain of command as Program Chair. To ensure Ophthalmic Technology curricula meets standards of care and refers to departmental Curriculum and Testing Committee as appropriate. To coordinate clinical experiences for students at area healthcare facilities and community agencies. Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with college faculty, staff, students, general public, program advisory committees, and other healthcare professionals.

Essential Functions:

20% Instruction in theory in ophthalmic courses.

4.5% Assist in the direction of student activities ordinarily associated with an instructional program on the community college or university level.

4% Participate in departmental activities associated with the instructional program.

1% Assist in managing department budget management.

10% Demonstrate a willingness and commitment to extra-curricular responsibilities on behalf of the department, college, and district.

5% Participate in professional organizations related to nursing, allied health, and education.

0.5% Orient new adjunct faculty to payroll paperwork, and departmental procedures

2% Applies effective problem solving related to student, and faculty issues in classroom settings, and maintains an awareness of issues at the campus sites.

1% Assist with clearing criminal background checks for students.

2% Assist with the Tennessee Clinical Placement Services requirements for clinical and observational schedules by answering questions related to immunizations and requirements.

3% Visit clinical facility to evaluate Fulltime Clinical Faculty

2% Assist Dean with the completion of annual accreditation reports

2% Updates Strategic Plan 90 day report.

3% Collaborate with Coordinator of Skills/Simulation Laboratories, Technical Coordinator of Skills/Simulation laboratories. Collaborate with Skills/Simulation Coordinator on student assessment, evaluation, and curriculum to address issues and recommend appropriate changes as needed.

15% Collaborates with Lab Skills Coordinator, Assistant Vice Presidents of Academic Affairs for CTE, and Dean of Health Sciences Administration on planning, application and maintaining accreditation.

3% Coordinate with testing systems for standardizing and remediation of students.

4% Work independently and in coordination with the Dean of Health Sciences Administration to handle a wide variety of situations and conflicts.

5% Monitor ongoing accreditation needs of the department; provide input and guidance for faculty for in maintaining accreditation requirements. Collects accreditation data for allied health proposals

3% Provide decision making and judgment on confidential issues that pertain to nursing students and faculty.

2% Meet with student advisees on a monthly base to discuss any concerns or issues and advise for degree completion.

3% Chair and member of various departmental and college level committees.

3% Assist the dean with other duties as assigned.

Key Result Areas: Communication between all departmental members and college areas.

Communication between department faculty and students.

Student success in passing Ophthalmology Technician examination upon completion of the program.

Accreditation and Approval from various accrediting agencies.

Student success in completion of Ophthalmology Technician AAS Program.

Job Requirements:

Formal Training:

The program chair must:

1. Hold IJCAHPO certification at the same level or higher to that of the program being delivered.

2. Associates Degree of Applied Science- Ophthalmic Technician option or in a related field from an accredited institution.

3. Minimum of six (6) months full or part time equivalent collegiate level teaching experience; extensive experience in clinical practice.

4. At least three (3) years’ work experience in an ophthalmic environment with a minimum of two (2) of these years’ experience in an ophthalmic field with supervisory or management experience preferred or two (2) years’ experience as an educator either in an academic setting or a clinical setting.

Years of Experience:

A. Minimum of six (6) months full or part time equivalent collegiate level teaching experience; extensive experience in clinical practice.

B. At least three (3) years’ work experience in an ophthalmic environment with a minimum of two (2) of these years’ experience in an ophthalmic field with supervisory or management experience preferred or two (2) years’ experience as an educator either in an academic setting or a clinical setting.

Special Skills/Application of Knowledge:

Assists in coordinating the day-to-day operations of the program. Execute complex professional tasks requiring a high level of technical proficiency, decision-making and judgment on complex, confidential and/or sensitive issues.

· Communicate information clearly and concisely in person and/or on the telephone, exercising tact, patience, discretion and professional demeanor.

· Ability to function productively in an ever-changing, high-stress, fast-paced environment with numerous interruptions.

· Ability to take initiative, work independently, make decisions, along with dependability in follow-through.

· Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.

· Ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, colleagues, alumni and visitors.

· Demonstrated organizational skills, accuracy and efficiency in keeping records.

· Experience with data management, design of program materials and website updates

· Being proficient in a second language is not required.

· Ability to engage in the College’s mission and values

All employees are expected to engage in strategic institutional efforts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion of marginalized students.

Responsibility for Accuracy: Errors in course scheduling. Errors in syllabi revision. These errors would be caught by the faculty and dean. Errors in course scheduling may be caught and brought to attention by the program staff, dean, faculty or students themselves. Errors in TBR proposals may be caught before the Dean of Health Sciences and Assistant VPAA for CTE.

Complexity & Creativity: This role relies on established departmental standards to produce internal and external reports and documents. Professional and technical proficiency is needed for innovative devices such as: 1) computerized testing, and 2) components of the learning management setting.

Creative thinking is needed in departmental brainstorming situations in order to improve student outcomes.

Complexity is encountered on a daily basis regarding progress of allied health projects and fiscal and equipment needs of programs

Budgetary: Assist the dean as needed.

Responsibility for Accuracy: Errors in course scheduling. Errors in syllabi revision. These errors would be caught by the faculty and dean. Errors in course scheduling may be caught and brought to attention by the program staff, dean, faculty or students themselves. Errors in TBR proposals may be caught before the Dean of Health Sciences and Assistant VPAA for CTE.

Judgement and Decisions: Lecture material development, presentation, coordination of lecture and lab/simulation material presented, chair of various committees, minor changes in curriculum, counseling of students and faculty, approval of student requirements. Decisions are reviewed by the Dean of Health Sciences and other members of administration as appropriate.

Personal Contacts: All college departments, Advisory Board members, potential students, textbook vendors, personnel at area clinical agencies, community leaders, Assistant VPAA for CTE, and TBR.

Nature of Contacts: Provide or get information to potential students, financial aid, veteran departments, human resources, enrollment services (immunization, major changes), negotiate contract with assessment testing, textbooks, and to assess the clinical experiences of the students. Obtain and provide information from and to community leaders, accreditation bodies, College administration, and TBR on the Ophthalmology Technology AAS Program.

Physical Demands: Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Job requires some travel between college site campuses. Physical exertion is average and manual dexterity,

Audible Demands: Must be able to hear and communicate with perspective and current students, colleagues, faculty and staff, in addition to daily walk-in traffic. Also, the ability to accurately assess a patient relating to blood pressure, lung sounds, etc.

Visual Demands: Employee duties require computer competency and attention to detail. Daily correspondence to multiple constituencies, student records accessed in banner, and various confidential documents are reviewed daily for accuracy and departmental requirements. Also, the ability to accurately draw up and provide medications to patients in the clinical setting as well as equipment use in clinical setting.

Color Perception: Spreadsheets, flyers, background checks, drug screens and other departmental documentation created and reviewed use color to clarify results. Also, the ability to read charts, EHRs, test results, and other patient documentation in the clinical setting.

Environmental Conditions: Normal office, classroom, and clinical environment

Hazards: Injuries of falls on a wet floor – little probability of happening

Full-time Employment Benefits:

• Insurance Options Health, dental, vision, life, short/long-term disability, FSA/HSA Wellness Incentive Program, ifenrolled in health plan

• Educational Assistance Fee Waiver Spouse/Dependent discounts Audit/Non-Credit Reimbursement Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Retirement options Tennessee traditional pension plan option (TCRS) 401k with $50 company match/457/403b

• Employee Discount program with over 900+companies

• 13 Paid Holidays/Year Includes paid days off the last week of December

• Sick Leave Bank

• Longevity Pay

• Many opportunities for professional development

Pay will be determined based on related work experience above required. To be considered in determining pay, all related work experience must be listed on the application.

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on-line application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Work experience that is not listed on the application will not be considered towards compensation. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. Please note: to scan, upload, or attach documents, a computer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center, if needed.

Pellissippi State Community College is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA employer

If you have any problems or questions please contact Human Resources at Pellissippi State Community College’s Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at recruiting@pstcc.edu .

A summary of our benefits can be found at http://www.pstcc.edu/hr/benefits

If you are interested in this position, click on the link to the left to apply.

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