Lecturer in the School of Optometry & Vision Science

Job Description

The School of Optometry and Vision Science (SOVS) - part of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at the University of Auckland - is the only Optometry school in New Zealand. We offer a 5-year Bachelor of Optometry (BOptom) programme which qualifies our graduates to practice optometry in New Zealand and Australia. As part of our programme, we operate a full scope optometry clinic adjacent to the school.

We seek to appoint a fixed-term Lecturer for 2021 to teach into our BOptom programme. SOVS research covers a range of themes including paediatric optometry, imaging (of eye and brain), myopia, age-related eye disease, bioengineering, and basic visual neuroscience. As a Lecturer, you will teach undergraduates (including supervision in the clinic), and support wider activities in the school and university. This role is fixed-term to provide cover for parental leave.

For more detailed information, please refer to the position description.

• Will hold a PhD in Optometry & Vision Science or a related discipline (essential)
• Will have a track record of research productivity evidenced by publications in international peer-reviewed journals (essential) and through the successful application for competitive research funding (desirable)
• Will hold a qualification that is recognised for registration as an Optometrist with therapeutic competencies in New Zealand (essential)
• Should have experience in facilitating student learning, assessing students’ work and evaluating course content and delivery (desirable)

The University of Auckland is ranked No.1 globally in the inaugural University Impact Rankings by Times Higher Education (THE). This recognises our commitment to sustainability and to making a positive social impact through research and teaching.

The University of Auckland is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices
• Career development programmes
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave
• Company superannuation scheme, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information please visitStaff Benefits.

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Enquiries of an academic nature should be directed to Professor Steven Dakin, telephone 923 8898 or email [emailprotected]

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of

Additional Information

In accordance with our commitment to equitable recruitment, the University welcomes applications from all suitably qualified and experienced candidates. In response to COVID-19, the New Zealand Government has imposed a travel ban and are currently only allowing New Zealand Residents, Citizens and visa holders meeting a strict exception policy to enter the country, all of whom must currently enter Government approved quarantine for two weeks on arrival.

It is uncertain when these border restrictions will change, and this may impact the degree to which an off-shore candidate can engage in the interview process; or be available to commence in a new position. For more information and updates on the border restrictions visit the Immigration New Zealand website or the New Zealand Government’s official Covid-19 website.

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