School of Allied Health

Optometry

• Part-time (0.4 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 2 years
• Base salary range: Level B, $113.934 – $134,824 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation
• Two positions available

About the area

The Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences is located in the School and offers a three-year postgraduate professional doctorate of Optometry along with Higher Degree by Research options.

The UWA Doctor of Optometry Program aspires to “graduate socially accountable optometry professionals (clinicians and researchers), who are lifelong learners committed to delivering culturally safe and responsive, person-centred care, which meets individual and societal health care needs and improves health outcomes.”

About the opportunity

• Provide academic and clinical teaching at the UWA affiliated eye clinics.
• Deliver quality teaching and module co-ordination in Optometry and will actively participate in developing the Department’s teaching strategy
• undertake clinic supervision and actively participate in the development of the Optometry clinical teaching strategy

About you

• Relevant undergraduate degree in optometry
• Demonstrated knowledge of or commitment to teaching in a university environment
• Demonstrated ability to administer and coordinate academic units and programs in teaching and learning
• Familiarity with flexible teaching methods, such as case enhanced learning and e-learning

Position description: POSITION DESCRIPTION - [Lecturer (Optometry)] - Level [B].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Khyber Alam at [email protected]

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 15 June 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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