Assistant Professor in Optometry

University of Bradford

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Faculty

The School of Optometry and Vision Science has just launched a new four year undergraduate Masters in Optometry to replace the current three year Batchelors in Optometry course.

We are looking for two enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join us as Lecturers (Grade 9) in Optometry to make significant contributions to the implementation of both academic research and our new teaching and learning strategy. The ideal candidates will have clinical as well as academic expertise and a track record of research in Optometry and related topics.

The School of Optometry and Vision Sciences is one of the oldest in the UK and provides a supportive and developmental environment to all academic staff.

What you will be doing:

• Undertake research informed teaching and teaching related activities, to be agreed with the Head of Department.
• Plan, deliver and assess innovative, engaging and challenging teaching activities which provide a distinctive and exceptional student experience.
• Ensure teaching is research-led with subject content underpinned by relevant specialist research.

Qualifications/ experience:

• PhD (or equivalent) in Optometry, or a relevant subject area
• Honours degree (or equivalent) in Optometry
• Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Practice, or commitment to obtaining this following appointment.

Do not meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything in the job description or advert, we encourage you to arrange an informal conversation with the hiring manager. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford

As an equal opportunities employer, we value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. However, we particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic heritage academics, as they are under-represented across the HE sector. All appointments will be made on merit.

At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

In Return we Offer:

• 30 days holiday (Grade 9) and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Family-friendly policies
• Great campus facilities including:
• Unique fitness centre
• Eye clinic
• Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation,
• Counselling & mental health services
• On site nursery
• Food & drink outlets
• Generous employer contribution pension schemes - Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts

Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.

Additional Information:

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message, email or call [email protected], we would love to hear from you.