Assistant Professor in Optometry - Grade 9

Assistant Professor in Optometry - Grade 9 Faculty of Life Sciences School of Optometry and Vision Science

University of Bradford

Salary: £48,149 to £55,755 per annum

PostType: Full Time

ContractType: Permanent

ClosingDate: Tuesday 16 June 2026

InterviewDate: To be confirmed

Reference: HR-2

What you will be doing:

• Undertake research informed teaching and teaching related activities, to be agreed with the Head of Department.
• Plan, deliver and assess innovative, engaging and challenging teaching activities which provide a distinctive and exceptional student experience.
• Ensure teaching is research-led with subject content underpinned by relevant specialist research.

Qualifications / Experience:

• PhD (or equivalent) in optometry, or a relevant subject area, or an Honours degree (or equivalent) in optometry or a related degree, coupled with registration with the General Optical Council.
• Candidates for the Associate Professor role will be expected to possess a PhD (or equivalent) in optometry, or a relevant subject area.
• Registration with the General Optical Council is preferred but not mandatory.
• Advance HE fellow or a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Practice, or a commitment to obtaining this following appointment.
• 30 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message, email or call Niall McLoughlin () Tel: , we would love to hear from you.

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