Associate Lecturer, Education Focussed in Optometry - Sydney, Australia - University of New South Wales

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Description

Job no: 521195

Work type:
part time

Location:
Sydney, NSW

Categories:
Associate Lecturer

Associate Lecturer, Education Focussed in Optometry (2 positions)

Employment Type:
Part-time (0.4 FTE/14 hour a week)

Duration:1-year Fixed Term, starting January 2024

Remuneration:
$85K - $113K base prorated (+17% super and leave loading)

Location:
Kensington Sydney, NSW

The School of Optometry and Vision Science

The School of Optometry and Vision Science is one of the largest and most prestigious optometry schools' in Australia/Asia and was ranked #2 institution globally for research output in optometry in 2021.

It offers a three-year Bachelor of Vision Science undergraduate program, which can be taken as a standalone degree with the option of an honours year or lead to a two-year Master of Clinical Optometry at the postgraduate level.

The Master of Clinical Optometry qualifies graduates to practice as an Optometrist in Australia, New Zealand and many Asian countries.

Why this role matters

UNSW's Education Focussed roles (EF) enable academics to specialise in education, devoting their time to delivering high-quality teaching and pursuing initiatives to enhance the educational experience of our students.

Those who are appointed to this prestigious specialism will be expected to successfully drive educational excellence within the university's teaching and learning communities.

The role of Associate Lecturer reports to the Director of Learning and Teaching and has no direct reports.

Who you are:

To be successful you will have:

A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience
Preferable: Registration as an optometrist in Australia including completion of suitable training allowing a therapeutic scope of practice.
Actively stays up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
Demonstrated experience in and passion for teaching and learning design, development and/or delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
Knowledge of educational technologies and online delivery methods
A strong commitment to workintegrated learning (desirable)
Experience engaging students and fostering independent learning through meaningful assessment and helpful feedback.
Evidence of and/or preparedness to undertake professional development of teaching practice.
Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills
Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:

17% Superannuation and leave loading
Flexible working
Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
Access to lifelong learning and career development
Progressive HR practices

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

How to apply:

Contacts (role related questions only)
A/Professor Maria Markoulli - Director of Learning and Teaching, School of Optometry and Vison Science

Applications close:
Thursday 30th November, before 11.30pm

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion.

Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Position Description

Advertised: 21 Nov 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 30 Nov 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time