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School of Optometry and Vision Science
Faculty of Life Sciences
Salary: £48,149 to £55,755 per annum
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 03 November 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: HR0188045
This job is only available to University of Bradford staff. It may be released externally should we not appoint internally.
At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last four years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Safeguarding: The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk through robust safer recruitment practices.
The School of Optometry and Vision Science has just launched a new four‑year undergraduate Masters in Optometry to replace the current three‑year Bachelors in Optometry course.
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.
* Honours degree (or equivalent) in Optometry.
* Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Practice, or commitment to obtaining this following appointment.
In Return We Offer
* 30 days holiday (Grade 9) and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
* Family‑friendly policies.
* Great campus facilities.
As an equal opportunities employer, we value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. However, we particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic heritage academics, as they are under‑represented across the HE sector. All appointments will be made on merit.
In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.
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