Lecturer

United Kingdom
£41,064-46,049 per year
Permanent
Part-time

13 days ago

School / DirectorateSchool of Optometry & Vision SciencesAdvertLecturer at the School of Optometry and Vision SciencesCardiff University, School of Optometry and Vision Sciences is seeking to recruit a Lecturer to join our supportive academic community. We pride ourselves on providing a dynamic and stimulating learning environment informed by our leading clinical and basic science research and are very much looking forward to welcoming new talent to our team.We are seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking GOC registered optometrist who has knowledge of binocular vision, contact lenses and/or ocular pathology, and has a passion for education with an ability to develop, deliver and evaluate a range of undergraduate and postgraduate taught modules and programmes. For contact lenses, we would be interested to hear from contact lens opticians who are ABDO registered.The School of Optometry and Vision Sciences is proud to be internationally recognised for the quality of its teaching and research. The successful candidate will work with internationally renowned experts in their field in a purpose-designed building, which brings together teaching, and patient-facing clinics and research together in the one place.Informal enquiries are welcomed and can be directed, in the first instance, to the Head of School, Professor Joy Myint ( ).This is a Grade 6 post on either the Teaching and Scholarship or Teaching and Research pathway, on a part-time basis of 2 days per week (40% time/FTE) and is for a fixed term until 31 March 2028.When applying for the vacancy please indicate the Career Pathway you wish to apply for.Salary: £41,064 - £46,049 per annum, pro-rata (Grade 6)Date Advertised: 22 August 2025losing date: 14 September 2025Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at:Post Reference Number20454BRJob DescriptionMain function of the roleT&R pathway - To deliver high-quality and research-led teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and contribute to the research record of the School through commitment to carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research, teaching and enterprise and to inspire others to do the same.T&S pathway. Undertake a full teaching load, including the development, delivery and evaluation of modules/programmes within the undergraduate and post qualification provision within the School. To supervise students and to carry out administrative duties within the work area as required. To pursue excellence in, teaching and to inspire others to do the same.Main duties and Responsibilities
Teaching (T&S and T&R)

To contribute to the design and delivery of teaching programmes at undergraduate and, at postgraduate, level; and to contribute to module development as part of a module team.
To contribute to programme evaluation and research to determine the quality and impact of teaching and learning, with a priority on delivering, through the student voice, an excellent student experience.
To carry out other forms of scholarship including work associated with examinations, including setting and marking assessments, and providing constructive feedback to students in a timely manner; administration; and participation in committee work.
To supervise and co-ordinate the supervision of undergraduate and, if appropriate, postgraduate students including clinics, student projects and placements.
To act as a personal tutor, initiating support and guidance to students, and building and establishing trust.

Scholarship (T&S only)

To contribute to scholarship through participation in conferences, seminars and other academic and professional forums and to disseminate the results of personal scholarship.
To engage in scholarly activity through the publication of journal articles and/or outputs which advance knowledge within the area of work.
To contribute to scholarship through interdisciplinary working with individuals and teams within, and external to, the wider University community.

Research (T&R only)

To conduct research, including interdisciplinary research, within translational Vision Science that compliments the School's established research portfolio. This includes contributing to the overall research performance of the School and the University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for, and securing funding, publishing in appropriate national academic journals; presentations at conferences; other appropriate research outputs; and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students.
To develop research objectives for personal and/ or collaborative research including research funding proposals.
To participate proactively in School research activities.
To give conference/seminar presentations at local, and national level.

Salary Range Max.46,049GradeGrade 6Salary Range Min.41,064Job CategoryAcademic - Teaching & Research, Academic - Teaching & ScholarshipAdditional InformationOther Duties: - all Post and Grades

To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School, and its work, to the wider University and the outside world, as required by the Head of School or nominee.
To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions; other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally, to raise awareness of the School's profile; to cultivate strategically valuable alliances; and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. Such activities are expected to contribute to, and enhance, the School's regional and national profile.
To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to, and which will enhance performance in, the role of Lecturer.
To mentor colleagues with less experience and advise on personal development.
To take care for the health and safety of yourself and of other persons who may be affected by your act(s) or omissions at work in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, EU/UK Directives and the University's Safety, Health and Environment Policies and Procedures and to cooperate with the University on any legal duties placed in it as the employer.
To ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties.
To undertake any other duties not included above that are consistent with the role

Career PathwayTeaching & ResearchPerson SpecificationIMPORTANT: EVIDENCING CRITERIAThe University uses the person specification as a key tool for shortlisting. Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable. As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement.Please save your supporting statement in a separate document with the title [YOURNAME-BR NUMBER-JOB TITLE] and attach it to your application in the recruitment system.
Essential CriteriaQualifications and Education1. (T&S/T&R) GOC registration, and relevant experience in optometric practice. You will be expected to maintain GOC registration, and in order to practice as an Optometrist in patient facing clinics at Cardiff University with NHS patients, register with a relevant NHS Health Board.
The School will consider applicants who are a GOC registered Contact Lens Optician and has relevant experience in optometric practice.
2. (T&R & T&S) PhD/ DPhil in a Vision Science subject area or relevant Clinical experience.Knowledge, Skills and Experience3. (T&S & T&R) Teaching experience at undergraduate/ postgraduate level.
4 (T&R only) An established expertise and proven portfolio of research in translational Vision Science that complements the school's established research portfolio.
5. (T&S/T&R) The ability to contribute to the delivery and continued development of modules across the School's teaching programmes.
6. (T&S only) Demonstrable specialist knowledge of current advancements within advanced clinical practice and/or relevant academic subject area.
7. (T&R only) Demonstrable knowledge of current status of research in specialist field.
8. (T&R only) Proven ability to be successful in securing competitive research funding and to publish in National journals and/or other research outputs.Pastoral, Communication and Team working9. (T&S/T&R) A dependable individual who is pro-active, adaptable and diplomatic with excellent teamworking and communication skills, along with a willingness to contribute positively to the management of the School. The ability to present complex and conceptual ideas clearly and confidently to others using high level skills and a range of media. A willingness to take responsibility for academically related administration.
10. (T&S/T&R) The ability to provide appropriate pastoral support to students, appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances and to act as a personal tutor.Desirable Criteria1. Welsh-language proficiency
2 Relevant professional qualification(s) or agreement to work towards a qualification with support.
3. Evidence of collaborations with industry.
4. Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
5. Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the teaching and research activities of the School.

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