The Optometry Programme, within the School of Health Professions at the University of Plymouth, is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our group and be part of our teaching and research activities.
You will work as part of the Optometry team to provide innovative teaching, primarily in undergraduate programmes. This includes 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 in the most recent National Student Survey. Experience of clinical practice as an Optometrist, and registration with the General Optical Council, are highly desirable. As part of our Eye & Vision research group you will have the opportunity to contribute to our research programme and to publications and grant funding applications if applicable.
This is a fixed-term post to cover a period of maternity leave, which is anticipated to be for approximately 12 months. Full-time and part-time applications are welcomed. This post could be offered as a secondment, however you are required to discuss this with your employer first.
For an informal discussion please contact Dr Stephanie Mroczkowska, Optometry Programme Lead, on: stephanie.mroczkowska@plymouth.ac.uk
This vacancy will involve working with children and/or vulnerable adults and any appointment will be subject to receipt of clearance for the Protection of Children from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Interviews are expected to be held on Friday 12th June and are likely to take place virtually, via Zoom
Please note, it is typical for applicants with no prior lecturing experience to start towards the lower end of the advertised scale
The University of Plymouth is committed to equality of opportunity, promoting a diverse and inclusive culture, demonstrated through our commitment to the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and as a Stonewall diversity champion. All applications will be judged solely on merit, however, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in the workforce, for example black and minority ethnic groups.
University of Plymouth holds a TEF (Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework) Silver by the Office for Students.
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