Associate Professor in Optometry - Grade 10
Faculty of Life Sciences
School of Optometry and Vision Science
Salary: £59,139 to £66,537 per annum
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Thursday 11 June 2026
We are looking for two enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join us as an Assistant Professor (Grade 9) in Optometry and as an Assistant or Associate Professor in Optometry (Grade 9/10 depending on experience) to make significant contributions to the implementation of our new teaching and learning strategy, and/or academic research. The ideal candidates will have clinical as well as academic expertise and a track record of research in optometry and related topics although candidates with a more clinical and/or teaching focus will also be considered.
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.
* Contribute to academic research and/or administration.
Candidates for the Associate Professor role will also be expected to:
* Provide leadership for the development of distinct and innovative programmes of study.
* Generate or contribute to the generation of grant and contract income to support the University’s research and impact bidding for internal and/or external research funds.
* Contribute to strategic and operational planning within the Faculty and wider University level.
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.
* For the Associate Professor role, 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 (Grade 9) and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
* Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts.
Equality and Diversity
At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.
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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