Programme Lead in Optometry

Faculty and Science & Health

School of Health & Care Professions

Programme Lead in Optometry

Employment type:  Permanent

Employment basis:  Full-time

Salary:  £51,034 - £59,135 per annum 

Post number: ZZ005900

Date published: 25 October 2019

Closing date:  25 November 2019

Interview date: 10 December 2019

Our vibrant, modern University is gaining prominence both nationally and internationally and we have ambitious plans for our future. Our city campus is being transformed with major capital investments and we have over 23,000 students.

We are a forward-looking and enthusiastic school with a vision that combines commitment to an excellence in learning and teaching with an emerging research culture. We are seeking an experienced academic who has the commitment and ability to take a leadership role in our optometry team in addition to overseeing curriculum management and related research in our School.

With a PhD in Optometry, Vision Sciences or a related area, you will have extensive successful teaching experience in Optometry at Higher Education level, a track record of team leadership and curriculum design and development, and a strong research profile. We welcome applications from candidates with expertise in any area of Optometry and Vision Sciences which complements and supports our Departmental provision.

For informal enquiries contact Dr Chris Markham, Head of School of Health Sciences and Social Work at chris.markham@port.ac.uk. For further details and information on how to apply, please visit http://www.port.ac.uk/vacancies

Please note that up-to-date appropriate professional qualifications and current registration are a requirement of this role.

Applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. As we are committed to the principles of the Race Equality Charter Mark, we would particularly welcome applications from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in this area.   

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