Optometry Clinical Instructor, Aston University, Birmingham

Aston University Optometry School has been established for 100 years in 2026. It has expensive infrastructure and cutting-edge equipment for providing the best patient care and conducting world-class research.

The role involves supporting the clinical training of optometrists, whilst studying full time for a PhD, for a fixed term of 3-4 years. The post holder will assist academic staff in the provision of high-quality learning & teaching in line for, on average, 8 hours a week, covering our professional clinics over non-teaching periods. The area of research is flexible. The role is ideal for an early career optometrist who wishes to develop the skill desired for an academic, hospital or industry career. 

Responsibilities

• To deliver high quality teaching within established teaching programmes across the School
• To teach students in a clinical setting 
• To assess student progress and provide timely feedback
• To manage your own teaching scholarship and administration activities relevant to the needs of the post

Research

• To use available pedagogic research and resources to inform teaching and learning practice within subject areas taught
• To reflect on practice and the development of own teaching and learning skills
• To undertake PhD research in the School of Optometry. 

External Engagement

• To attend and participate in internal and external networks as appropriate and within the interests of the School/University. 

Citizenship 

• To provide pastoral care and support to students
• To attend and contribute to subject group meetings 
• To display and promote Aston values through your own actions and behaviour
• To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably requested and that are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post.