Assistant Professor

University of Bradford; Bradford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a part-time Assistant Professor to join its Faculty of Health and Social Care, specializing in Optometry. The role includes developing innovative teaching strategies and ensuring research-led content. Candidates must hold a PhD and an Honours degree in Optometry, with a commitment to diversity and inclusivity. This fixed-term position offers a competitive salary and contributes to shaping the future of optometric education.

Qualifications

• Required to have a PhD or equivalent in Optometry or relevant area.
• Must have an Honours degree in Optometry.
• A Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Practice is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess innovative teaching activities.
• Ensure teaching is research-led with relevant specialist research.
• Undertake teaching-related activities as agreed with the Head of Department.

Skills

Teaching in Optometry

Innovative teaching practices

Research-led teaching

Engagement with students

Education

PhD (or equivalent) in Optometry

Honours degree in Optometry

Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Practice

Job description

Assistant Professor

Faculty of Health and Social Care

School of Pharmacy, Optometry and Medical Sciences

Salary : £47,874 to £55,295 per annum pro rata Fixed Term till September 2026, 0.5 FTE
PostType : Part Time
ContractType : Fixed Term
ClosingDate : Wednesday 26 November 2025
InterviewDate : To be confirmed
Reference : HR0183401-6

University of Bradford

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last two years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Safeguarding

The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk through robust safer recruitment practices.

Faculty

The School of Optometry and Vision Science launched a new four year undergraduate Masters in Optometry to replace the current three year Bachelor’s in Optometry course in September 2024.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join us as a temporary part‑time Lecturer (Grade 9) in Optometry to make significant contributions to the implementation of our new teaching and learning strategy. The ideal candidates will have clinical as well as academic expertise and a track record of teaching Optometry and related topics.

The School of Optometry and Vision Sciences is one of the oldest in the UK and provides a supportive and developmental environment to all academic staff.

What you will be doing :

• Undertake teaching‑related activities, to be agreed with the Head of Department.
• Plan, deliver and assess innovative, engaging and challenging teaching activities which provide a distinctive and exceptional student experience.
• Ensure teaching is research‑led with subject content underpinned by relevant specialist research.

Qualifications / experience :

• PhD (or equivalent) in Optometry, or a relevant subject area
• Honours degree (or equivalent) in Optometry
• Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Practice

Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford

As an equal opportunities employer, we value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. However, we particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic heritage academics, as they are under‑represented across the HE sector. All appointments will be made on merit.

At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

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