Lecturer in Optometric Practice

3 hours ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia Deakin University Full time
Overview

Lecturer in Optometric Practice (Education-focused) – Part-time, Education-focused Academic at Deakin University, Geelong Waurn Ponds. Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus with hybrid work arrangements.

Responsibilities

- Lead unit teaching teams and work collaboratively with other teaching teams in the Optometry program, School and Faculty to develop effective unit curricula and learning materials.
- Lead and/or support in applying industry, clinical practice management knowledge and experience into student learning experiences, success, engagement and development of resources.
- Deliver effective teaching practices within unit and suggest approaches to innovate teaching practices, applying latest industry, clinical practice management knowledge to improve student success and engagement.
- Lead the delivery of the optometric practice and business management unit.
- Provide high quality and timely administrative and practice management service activities in Deakin's Collaborative Eye Care Clinic.
- Provide academic support to students within units and courses and work collaboratively to improve student support services to optimise student outcomes.
- Develop effective assessment tasks and rubrics at unit level. Provide clear assessment criteria and timely feedback to learners to demonstrate learning outcomes.

Qualifications

- Bachelors level qualification in cognate field of learning (Business, Optometry or similar)
- Demonstrated ability to teach in a university environment and business management experience
- Record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs.
- Demonstrated capacity and passion for leadership of teaching and administration.
- Ability to work with partners at the University, government, external organisations and professional bodies.

How to apply

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Simon Backhouse, Associate Professor in Vision Science on simon.backhouse@deakin.edu.au.

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

Applications for this position close on Monday 29th September at 11:55pm.

About Deakin

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community. We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come to Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Advertised: 01 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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