Level B, Lecturer in Optometry

We are exclusively inviting current and former sessional academic individuals who have made valuable contributions to the academic community at Deakin University to apply.

• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
• Full-time and continuing in the school of Medicine
• Level B $113,157 - $133,837 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part-time)
• Applications are currently being accepted exclusively from our current and former sessional academic cohorts at Deakin. Applicants must have been engaged as a sessional academic at Deakin within two years of the advertising date to be eligible to apply. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be considered at this time.

 Who are we?

The Faculty of Health is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creating and social development and fostering cutting-edge research and discovery. The School of Medicine places high emphasis on research that makes a difference and is solution-led. We work closely with industry partners and the government to put findings into practice.

About the role:

The Lecturer will be required to teach, undertake research and publish in the area of optometry and vision science. The appointee will promote the Optometry program and maintain links and partnerships with relevant academic, industry and professional communities. The appointee will make an independent contribution to the School’s teaching, research, and program development whilst making a significant contribution to the development and delivery of Indigenous Health learning and assessment activities, in consultation with the School’s Indigenous Health Professional Education Team. They will work directly with industry placement providers and other stakeholders to develop placement opportunities for student.

 As a Lecturer in Optometry, you will:

• Lead unit teaching teams and work collaboratively with other unit teaching teams in the course to develop effective unit curricula and learning resources (including through unit leadership roles). Contribute to the review of units and courses and implement refinements.
• Assist in applying industry, clinical and/or research practice into student learning experiences, success, engagement and resources.
• Contribute effectively to a culture of educational excellence and engage collaboratively with peers. Build teaching and learning capability related to discipline or pedagogy and effective unit teaching teams and support the professional development of junior colleagues.
• Complete the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Learning and Teaching as determined by the Head of School.
• Adopt and promote a culture of research excellence, innovation and impact and support industry partnerships that provide HDRs with industry experience and establish/expand industry networks to create opportunities for placements.

 To be successful, you’ll have:

• Optometry qualification (eg BOptom, MOptom)
• PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience is preferred
• Current Registration with AHPRA as an Optometrist
• Therapeutics Endorsement
• Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs, including innovative curriculum design
• Competence in developing and delivering Indigenous Health learning and assessment activities, in consultation with the School’s Indigenous Health Professional Education Team.
• Capacity to contribute to leadership of research and administration.

Here's how to apply:

To be eligible to apply, you must currently be a sessional academic at Deakin or have been previously engaged as a sessional academic at Deakin within the last two years of the advertising date. To find out if you are eligible to apply, please contact People Connect on +61 3 5247 9999 or peopleconnect@deakin.edu.au

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 Heather Connor, Head of Optometric Clinical Placements, School of Medicine via heather.connor@deakin.edu.au

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

 Level-B---Teaching-and-Research-Optometry PD.pdf

Applications for this position close on Thursday 1^st May 2025 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.