Associate Lecturer, Optometry

2 weeks ago

South West Coast VIC, Australia Deakin University Full time $83,268 - $111,000 per year
  • Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus + hybrid work arrangements
  • Part-time and continuing and fixed-term for 3 years
  • Level A $83,268 - $111, % Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As an Associate Lecturer, Optometry you will:

  • Integrate evidence-based industry, clinical and/or research practice into teaching
  • Demonstrate awareness and understanding of ongoing innovation in curriculum design
  • Deliver effective teaching practices that are appropriate for a given unit
  • Provide clear assessment criteria and timely and appropriate feedback to learners to demonstrate learning outcomes
  • Undertake administrative and service duties as required for the Optometry program to run efficiently and effectively
  • Undertake the provision of clinical optometric care and provide best in class ocular health outcomes to patients in our public facing optometry practice (DCECC)

To be successful, you'll have:

  • Optometry qualification (e.g. BOptom, MOptom, OD)
  • Current registration with the Optometry Board of Australia, enabling practice of optometry in Australia
  • Experience in providing clinical or clinically relevant teaching to optometry students
  • Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs, including innovative curriculum design

Here's 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 

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

PD - Associate Lecturer, Optometry,

Applications for this position close on Monday 22nd September at 11:55pm.

Are You Ready?

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, and stay at 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.

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