Part-Time Optometry & Vision Sciences Lecturer (Research‑Driven)

UWA; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 123,000 - 145,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Western Australia invites applications for a part-time Lecturer (0.2 FTE) in Optometry and Vision Sciences. This fixed-term 2-year appointment includes teaching, unit coordination, and flexible learning delivery across online and on-campus formats.

Eligible Optometry registration and a strong teaching track record are required; PhD is desirable. You will support international education initiatives and research activities while contributing to student experiences and

Qualifications

• Eligible Optometry registration and good standing with Optometry Board of Australia or NZ board.
• University teaching experience and ability to coordinate academic units or programs, including flexible approaches (telemedicine/online learning).
• Scholarly capability; experience publishing; PhD or final-stage PhD desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to university teaching, unit/program coordination, and flexible learning across Optometry and Vision Sciences.
• Support School-wide projects in international education, new program development, student experience and partnerships using sound project coordination and data-informed evaluation.
• Build research capacity through collaborative planning, translation, publications and activities strengthening future funding.

Skills

Teaching experience

Unit coordination

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Telemedicine / online learning

Education

Optometry qualification (undergraduate or postgraduate)

Eligibility for Optometry Board registration (Australia or NZ)

PhD desirable

Job description

The University of Western Australia invites applications for a part-time Lecturer (0.2 FTE) in Optometry and Vision Sciences. This fixed-term 2-year appointment includes teaching, unit coordination, and flexible learning delivery across online and on-campus formats.

Eligible Optometry registration and a strong teaching track record are required; PhD is desirable. You will support international education initiatives and research activities while contributing to student experiences and