Lecturer in Optometry and Visual Sciences

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Full time
Location: London
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Category:
SCHOOL / SERVICE

School of Health & Psychological Sciences

DEPARTMENT

Optometry and Visual Science

LOCATION

Myddelton Street Building

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

JOB CATEGORY

Academic

HOURS

Full-time

SALARY MIN

£50,694

SALARY MAX

£60,321

PUBLICATION DATE

16-Jan-2025

CLOSING DATE

06-Feb-2025

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is one of the largest suppliers of the health workforce in the capital, as well as one of the largest higher education destinations for London students. Combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, law, creativity, communications, science and technology, we are creating a ‘health powerhouse’ for students, researchers, the NHS and partners in uniting a world-leading specialist health university. Background

We are proud to have been one of the first optometry schools in the world, having started teaching technical optics in 1898 and delivering full-time courses for optometrists since 1927. Our team comprises academic colleagues from a broad range of disciplines, including optometry, orthoptics, biology, physics, psychology and mathematics. Our strong and positive relationships with ophthalmology departments and leading optometrists allow us to pull together an outstanding team of academics, visiting clinical tutors and guest lecturers for our programmes. We currently deliver three taught programmes, including our highly esteemed BSc optometry programme and innovative Masters provision: Introduction to Optometry BSc (Hons) Optometry MOptom MSc Clinical Optometry We strive to incorporate innovative teaching methods wherever possible to increase student engagement and attainment, and students at all levels report high levels of satisfaction with the quality of our teaching. Responsibilities

This is an exciting new appointment with City St George's, University London, School of Health and Psychological Sciences. The candidate will contribute to curriculum and educational development through the integration of scholarship and professional activities with support for learning. They will support and mentor undergraduate/postgraduate students, aiding their education and professional development. Person Specification

We are seeking to appoint two outstanding Lecturers in Optometry and Visual Sciences who have extensive clinical experience and experience of teaching within this field. As a Lecturer, the postholder will provide high quality education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This is a diverse and dynamic role in which a high-calibre candidate will have the opportunity to develop and extend their academic career. Additional Information

Closing date: 6th February 2025 at 11:59pm. The selection process will involve an interview and a presentation. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage. City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development. City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors. We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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