Senior Lecturer in Optometry

De Montfort University is a university of quality and distinctiveness, distinguished by our life-changing research, dynamic international partnerships, vibrant links with business and our commitment to excellence in learning, teaching and the student experience.

DMU courses receive continual input from leading employers and professional bodies and are underpinned by world-leading research. This ensures they remain relevant and up-to-date and provide students with the skills and experience employers expect from candidates in a competitive job market.

Faculty/Directorate

The Faculty of Health and Life sciences (HLS) is a large Faculty that offers education across a number of health and social care courses. Home to four specialist schools – Leicester School of Allied Health Sciences, Applied Social Sciences, Nursing, Midwifery and paramedicine, and Leicester School of Pharmacy. The faculty educates and develops professionals who make a significant difference to lives, health, wellbeing, communities and society. The faculty is investing significantly in a purpose built optometry suites alongside existing clinical spaces and equipment dedicated to optometry.

Role

You will be instrumental in developing the new Master of Optometry programme. You will be working closely with wider internal and external stakeholders such as General Optical Council (GOC), College of Optometrists and industry. You will be expected to deliver an outstanding teaching and assessment, support and enhance student learning and experience with a view to ensuring outstanding student satisfaction. You will be working as part of a team and have an opportunity to contribute to the research of the school.

Ideal candidate

• Essential qualifications and experience: A degree in Optometry and a Master degree in a relevant optometry-related discipline. An Optometrist registered with the General Optical Council (GOC). Teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels in optometry.
• Desirable qualifications: A PhD or equivalent in a cognate discipline. A teaching qualification and/or a Clinical Education qualification.
• Personal effectiveness: Well-developed team-working skills with excellent interpersonal skills. You will be passionate about teaching and training; creative and willing to develop; with the ability to develop and increase your networks.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please click here.

For an informal discussion please contact Dr Nat Potiwat at nat.potiwat@dmu.ac.uk