Optometrist, University of Lancashire, Preston

The University of Lancashire's School of Medicine and Dentistry wishes to appoint a Lecturer in Optometry and Ophthalmic Dispensing (Optometrist) to support the delivery of the Vision Sciences educational provision and assessment of credit bearing courses in this area as the provision grows. The post will be based in Preston and ideally suited for a colleague who is finishing their PhD. By joining the University of Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

The successful candidate will have experience of teaching in Higher Education alongside experience of commercial CPD delivery. Registration with the General Optical Council an optometrist is essential as well as a good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant area plus at least two years’ post-registration experience in order to be able to supervise students in the Eye Health Clinic. A joint qualification as Dispensing Optician and Optometrist would be beneficial