Full-Time
Ophthalmology Assistant Instructor
CHCP
Private for-profit allied health college
No salary listed
Houston, TX, USA
Hybrid
The role is hybrid, with online and residential teaching; Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., with some evenings and weekends possible.
Associate's
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- An associate degree is required.
- At least three years of experience as an Ophthalmology Technician, Optometrist, or Ophthalmologist is required.
- Current certification as an Ophthalmology Technician, Ophthalmology Medical Technician, Ophthalmic Assistant, Optometrist, or Ophthalmologist is required.
- Ability to present a professional image and act as a role model.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Teach assigned courses in a hybrid format, including monitoring online activity for students in enrolled courses.
- Create and oversee laboratory days for students in assigned courses.
- Ensure placement of students in externship settings for required course hours and review paperwork for assigned externships.
- Update or create courses in the assigned program.
- Monitor students in online and residential settings for attendance, grades, and other progress indicators.
- Assess student learning.
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations.
- Review curriculum and textbooks with other instructors, program managers, the advisory board, and the school director.
- Monitor Texas Workforce Commission, federal, and accrediting standards compliance.
- Monitor policy and procedure compliance.
- Assist with student advising.
- Perform other assigned jobs.
CHCP provides career-focused education in allied health with certificate and degree programs in clinical and administrative healthcare. It operates nine Texas campuses and a nationwide online program, offering hands-on training with real medical equipment and simulations. Programs can finish in as few as nine months, supported by externships and a job-placement network of over 6,000 employer partners. Accredited by ABHES, CHCP also launched Intelligent Workforce Solutions to upskill healthcare staff for employers, aiming to prepare students for healthcare careers and help employers meet workforce needs.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- CHCP serves over 8,000 students yearly, supporting steady tuition-driven enrollment.
- Lightcast's February 19, 2026 report credited CHCP with $1.5 billion Texas economic impact.
- CHCP's employer network of 6,000 partners strengthens externships, placements, and employer-led program design.
What critics are saying
- Texas Attorney General filings on February 27, 2026 covered a breach affecting 68,825 Texans.
- HCA's acquisition still needs regulatory approval, delaying certainty for students and employees.
- For-profit ownership plus HCA control creates integration risk and brand disruption after closing.
What makes CHCP unique
- CHCP trains allied-health workers in Texas through 10 campuses and nationwide online programs.
- Its Intelligent Workforce Solutions division targets health systems needing rapid frontline upskilling.
- HCA Healthcare agreed on May 27, 2026 to acquire CHCP, validating its model.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Holidays
Professional Development Budget