Lecturer x 2

Join to apply for the Lecturer x 2 (Clinical Optometry) role at UNSW Job Details Employment Type: Full-time (35 hours a week) Duration: Fixed term until 30 June 2027 Remuneration: $127k – $150k base (+17% super and leave loading) Work rights: Visa sponsorship not available; candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia Location: Kensington, Sydney About UNSW School of Optometry & Vision Science We are the largest optometry and vision science school in Australasia, dedicated to forming partnerships with the ophthalmic industry and across the healthcare sector. Our school is committed to translational research that leads to practical application and significant improvements in ocular health. The best-in-practice experience, the UNSW Optometry Clinic supports optometry education, providing on-campus clinical training for students. The school runs a Vision Education Centre offering eye screening to primary school children. Since 1990, the Centre has screened more than 18,000 children. Why This Role Matters Opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality optometry and vision science education, playing a key role in shaping contemporary teaching and learning experiences. Working closely with senior academics, you will lead the development and redesign of courses to align with the new UNSW semester calendar and meet requirements set out in the OCANZ Accreditation Framework. The role will also involve driving innovation in teaching practices and programmatic assessment, engaging collaboratively with senior staff and key stakeholders to ensure educational approaches are forward-thinking, evidence-based and responsive to the needs of students and the profession. Key Skills Required Registered as an Optometrist in Australia with ocular therapeutics and demonstrated expertise in clinical optometry; actively stays up to date with discipline knowledge and development. Demonstrated experience in teaching, curriculum development, learning design, development and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. Experience using and/or designing with educational technologies and online delivery methods. Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g., relevant discipline-based curriculum design and development at a variety of levels and scales). Demonstrated knowledge of industry or experience of work-integrated learning (desirable). Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills. Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives. Benefits and Culture Flexible working. Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period. Access to lifelong learning and career development. Progressive HR practices. How To Apply Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the main skills and experience listed in the position description. A copy of the Position Descriptions can be found on Contact Merita O'Connell, Talent Acquisition ConsultantE: Applications close: Wednesday 7th January 2026 before 11.30pm, Sydney time. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr