Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Optometry

ARU; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join ARU as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Optometry in Cambridge. You will engage in teaching, research, and clinical supervision within a dynamic academic environment. This full-time, permanent role requires relevant academic qualifications, teaching experience, and registration with the General Optical Council as an Optometrist.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension schemes

Training and development opportunities

Relocation package

Qualifications

• PhD or Professional Doctorate in a relevant discipline, or within 18 months of completion.
• Teaching experience in higher education is essential.
• Registration with the General Optical Council as an Optometrist required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching, research, and clinical supervision in Optometry.
• Engage in research and scholarly activities related to the MOptom course.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clinical supervision

Networking in Optometry

Education

PhD or Professional Doctorate in relevant discipline

Job description

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Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Optometry, Cambridge

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Optometry

Job Category: Teaching, Research & Scholarship

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Employment Type: Full time

Salary Range: £37,000 - £55,000

Location: Cambridge

Faculty/Prof Service: Faculty of Science & Engineering

Closing Date: 01/07/2025

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About ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial education and research. It holds a Gold award for the quality of its education through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Our research institutes and faculties bridge scientific, technical, and creative fields, delivering impactful research that addresses pressing issues. We are among the UK's leading universities for Nursing, Midwifery, Health, Social Care, and degree apprenticeships.

About the Role:

You will join the Sensory Sciences team, a leading provider of clinical education in Optometry, Ophthalmic Dispensing, and Audiology, based in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Cambridge. We seek an experienced academic in Optometry to contribute to teaching, research, and clinical supervision in our courses.

Requirements include a PhD or Professional Doctorate in a relevant discipline, or being within 18 months of completion, with teaching experience in higher education. Current professional qualifications, including registration with the General Optical Council as an Optometrist, are essential. You should have a track record of applied practice and networking in the field. The role involves contributing to our MOptom course, accredited by the General Optical Council, and engaging in research and scholarly activities.

We offer an agile working culture, generous benefits, including holiday entitlement, pension schemes, training, travel schemes, and a relocation package. Full details are available on our page.

All employees must be eligible to live and work in the UK. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received.

Guidance Notes:

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to understand key requirements. When applying, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet these criteria.