Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Optometry

FTE: 1 FTE (working 37 hours a week)

Salary:  Lecturer UH7 £37,999 with potential to progress to £45,163 by annual increments. Senior Lecturer UH8 £45,163 with potential to progress to £56,921 by annual increments

Annual Leave:  35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our offices between Christmas & New Year

Location: College Lane 

Main duties and responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for teaching and research in the field of optometry. You will contribute to the design and delivery of learning and teaching materials (including examinations). You will co-ordinate and support the development of modules in degree programmes and undertake the role of module lead whilst liaising with Programme and Year tutors and those in other Subject Groups. You will support students as a personal tutor. For appointments as a Senior Lecturer, you will develop research opportunities and scholarly activity in the field of optometry. 

Skills and experience required

Applicants must have a minimum of two years current and continuous registration with General Optical Council as an Optometrist or significant proven experience within the field of UK

Optometry. Relevant teaching and research experience, including contributing to successful research grant awards and/or publications are desirable but not essential. Proficiency in English Language, ability to plan and manage own activities effectively along with relevant IT Skills is essential.

Qualifications required

Minimum of an honours degree or equivalent qualification in Optometry, Vision Science, or a related discipline. 

For Appointments at Senior Lecture, higher degree (or equivalent) or a College of Optometrists Higher Qualification or an Independent Prescribing qualification is also required.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

For the role as a Lecturer - This post cannot be visa sponsored unless the applicant has a PhD / Doctorate.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Dr Claire Hough, Subject Group Leader, Pharmacy, Optometry & Dietetics - c.hough2@herts.ac.uk

Closing Date: 17 March 2025

Interview Date: TBC

Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts

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