Position: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer
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Lecturer / Senior Lecturer at the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences
Overview
Cardiff University, School of Optometry and Vision Sciences is seeking motivated and forward‑thinking optometrists to provide high‑quality clinical practice and teaching in the teach‑and‑treat glaucoma clinic.
We’d like to hear from you if you are an optometrist who is GOC registered with a Higher Certificate or Diploma in Glaucoma, as well as a passion for education with an ability to develop, deliver and evaluate a range of undergraduate and postgraduate taught modules and programmes.
The School of Optometry and Vision Sciences is proud to be internationally recognised for the quality of its teaching and research. We are very much looking forward to welcoming new talent to our team to help support this development in our profession.
Career Information
Part‑time post (4.5 hours per week) at Grade 7 Lecturer or Grade 8 Senior Lecturer with the primary aim of allowing the appointee to continue clinical practice outside the University.
Role in Teaching and Scholarship, fixed term until 1 October 2026. Specify the grade you are applying for when applying.
Salary
- £51,753 – £56,535 per annum, pro‑rata, for Grade 7.
- £61,759 – £67,468 per annum, pro‑rata, for Grade 8.
Closing date
Monday, 3 November 2025.
Equality &
DiversityCardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We 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. We also consider proposals for flexible working or job‑share arrangements, and applications may be submitted in Welsh.
Contact
& Applications
Informal enquiries are welcomed and can be directed to Professor Barbara Ryan ().
Job Description Main Function
To deliver high‑quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise students, carry out administrative duties, pursue excellence in clinical practice, teaching and pedagogy, and inspire others to do the same.
Senior Lecturer (Grade 8 only)
To lead on and develop the clinical teaching and clinical provision for glaucoma within the School.
Main Duties and Responsibilities Teaching (Grade 7 & 8)
- Contribute to the design and delivery of teaching programmes/courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and to module development as part of a module team.
- Independently contribute to module and course development and lead modules.
- Contribute to programme evaluation and research to assess the quality and impact of teaching and learning, with priority on delivering, through the student voice, an excellent student experience.
- Carry out scholarship including work associated with examinations, setting and marking assessments, and providing constructive feedback to students in a timely manner; administer and participate in committee work.
- Inspire undergraduate and postgraduate students in their learning experience and develop skills in assessment methods and in providing constructive feedback.
- Supervise and coordinate the work of undergraduate and postgraduate students, including supervision of WGOS4 glaucoma clinics and placements.
- Supervise and coordinate the work of undergraduate and postgraduate students, including supervision of clinics, student projects, placements and Learning in Practice.
Senior Lecturer (Grade 8 only) – Additional Responsibilities
- Supervise optometrists on placements for Higher Certificates in Glaucoma in the glaucoma clinics.
- Co‑ordinate a programme of evaluation and research to assess the quality and impact of teaching and learning, and to make a significant contribution to the international development of such teaching.
Scholarship (Grade 7 & 8)
- Contribute to scholarship through participation in conferences, seminars and other academic and professional forums and disseminate the results of individual scholarship.
- Supply pastoral care through both acting as a personal tutor and providing support and guidance to students, building and establishing trust.
- Engage in scholarly activity through journal…
