About Raritan Valley Community College:

Ranked by WalletHub.com and Intelligent.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory; a Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.

The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.

Job Description:

Raritan Valley Community College's Heath Science Education Department is seeking a qualified adjunct instructor to teach Ophthalmic Science - OPTH 121 - Anatomy & Physiology of the Eye. This course studies the anatomy of the eye and its related structures; refractive errors, eye diseases and eye muscle imbalances. Below is a breakdown of the course outcomes:

1. Analyze physiological structure and function of the eye in order to understand refractive errors, diseases processes, injuries, as well as normal eye function.

2. Compare and contrast normal eye functions with deviations related to the structure and function of the eye.

3. Demonstrate an understanding of basic biological principles and terminology.

4. Explain the gross structure and function of the human eye.

5. Explain the detailed structure and function of the human eye.

6. Describe the extraocular musculature of the human eye and it's physiology.

7. Explain the irregularities associated with the musculature of the human eye and its impact on vision.

8. Describe the ocular ad nexus and its contribution to human sight.

9. Explain the treatment and surgical procedures for common ocular diseases such as cataracts and glaucoma.

10. Describe the human visual pathway and the interpretation of visual impulses.

11. Describe common ocular injuries and appropriate first aid measures.

12. Explain the usage, fitting and function of ocular prosthetics.

Requirements:

Minimum of a Masters Degree in a related field. Preferred degree: Doctor of Optometry (OD) or PhD in the field.

Teaching experience with preference to online teaching experience.

Familiar with Canvas online platform.

Application Instructions:

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

RVCC's starting rank and rate are commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.

To be considered, please submit a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcripts related to the teaching discipline.

We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.