Lecturer (Teaching Scholarship and Professional Practice (TSPP)) in Optometry

At Teesside University, we are ambitious in our goals, vision and aspirations. We challenge expectations and push the boundaries of what is possible. From transforming our campus through a £300m investment and capital development programme, to creating outstanding, innovative academic programmes, our work is always relevant and purpose-driven.

We believe that innovation powers our steps and are motivated to make a difference through positive social impact. We work in partnership with individuals and businesses to devise creative solutions not limited by imagination. We work at pace, and are always future-facing, with our teaching, learning and research focused on addressing the challenges of tomorrow, today. We do not stand still.

The School of Health and Life Sciences is now seeking to appoint to the post of  Lecturer in Optometry to contribute to teaching, research, knowledge exchange, enterprise and knowledge exchange in the Department of Allied Health Professions in the School of Health & Life Sciences.

This post is available as both an Academic Contract (PhD essential) to contribute to the School’s growing research activity alongside teaching, or as Teaching, Scholarship and Professional Practice contract designed to enable staff to focus their work on industry engagement alongside teaching.

The postholder must be a Practising Optometrist/ Dispensing Optician/ Contact Lens Optician on the General Optical Council professional register and have experience of teaching and assessing skills in practice. You must hold both a first degree and Masters in relevant discipline / equivalent professional qualification or significant practical work experience in a related discipline. You will utilise your knowledge to contribute to teaching, knowledge exchange, enterprise, and business engagement. Applicants must hold or willing to achieve a relevant Teaching Qualification normally within two years of employment i.e PGCHE/Higher Education Academy (Associate Fellow/Senior Fellow) accreditation alongside a Membership of a relevant professional body / Registered professional in the discipline / equivalent level of professional practice.

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post may qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

If you require more information about the role please contact Professor Hannah Bartlett at h.bartlett@tees.ac.uk

Apply now if you would like to join us.

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Interview date:  31/03/2025

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