Lecturer in Optometry x2 at University of Plymouth

You will work as part of the Optometry team to provide innovative teaching including; the design and preparation of teaching materials, course planning and delivery, and assessment. We are proud to be ranked as one of the top programmes for student satisfaction in the most recent National Student Survey.

We are advertising for two part time lectureship positions; the first position is a permanent position of up to two and ½ days per week (18.5 hours). Experience of clinical practice as an Optometrist, and registration with the General Optical Council (GOC), is essential for this role. Non-research active applicants will be considered for this role. The second position is maternity cover for up to 4 days per week where we will consider non-GOC registered applicants with a relevent background in eye care.

As well as teaching you will be part of our Eye & Vision research group where you have the opportunity to engage with collaberative research both with the optometry team and the wider university. Non-reseach active applicants will be considered as our school has a track record of developing our staff though taught research programmes or part time PhD.

Please note, it is typical for applicants with no prior lecturing experience to start towards the lower end of the advertised scale.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Phillip Buckhurst at phillip.buckhurst@plymouth.ac.uk or via telephone (01752 588884)

The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.

This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus a Children’s Barred List and Adults Barred List check.

Interviews are likely to take place on Monday 27 November 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

There is is a part-time position working 18.5 hours per week on a permanent basis and a part-time position working 29.6 hours per week for 1 year to cover a period of maternity leave.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

You must currently be registered with the following registration board: General Optical Council (GOC).

The Faculty of Health holds two Silver Athena Swan Awards and the University holds a Bronze Athena Swan Award which recognises commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

Closing date:  12 midnight, Monday 20 November 2023