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UNSW · 1 hour ago

Lecturer x 2 (Clinical Optometry)

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$127K/yr - $150K/yr

UNSW is the largest optometry and vision science school in Australasia, dedicated to partnerships with the ophthalmic industry and healthcare sector. The role involves contributing to the delivery of high-quality optometry education, leading course development, and driving innovation in teaching practices.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Registered OptometristClinical Optometry ExpertiseTeaching ExperienceCurriculum DevelopmentEducational TechnologiesSupport for DiversityInterpersonal SkillsOrganisational Skills

Required

Registered as Optometrist in Australia with ocular therapeutics and demonstrated expertise in clinical optometry; actively stays up to date with discipline knowledge and development

Actively stays up to date with discipline knowledge and professional 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)

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