At a Glance
- Tasks: Support high-quality teaching in optometry for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Company: Join Cardiff University's vibrant School of Optometry and Vision Sciences.
- Benefits: Enjoy 45 days annual leave, local pension scheme, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Part-time roles with opportunities for enhanced NHS clinical services.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on future optometrists while enjoying a supportive work environment.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm for teaching and experience in optometry required.
The predicted salary is between 41885 - 46970 £ per year.
Cardiff University's School of Optometry and Vision Sciences seeks innovative optometrists to support high quality teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes/modules. We are particularly interested in candidates who are enthusiastic about supporting students to develop as autonomous, Masters-level practitioners, building on their work-based clinical learning, and who are committed to delivering an excellent, structured and supportive academic learning experience aligned with professional standards.
For these new posts, you will become part of a vibrant and supportive organisation that offers a range of great benefits. Informal enquiries are welcomed and can be directed, in the first instance, to the Director of Learning and Teaching, Dr Ashley Wood. The posts are each offered on a part-time basis of up to 2 days per week. The posts available are part-time and together they total 0.4 FTE (14 hours per week). The working pattern and hours for each post will be agreed at the appointment stage. Opportunities may also be available to work in enhanced NHS clinical services within the School.
The posts are fixed-term until 29th June 2029 and are offered on the Teaching and Scholarship pathway. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Salary: 41,885 - 46,970 per annum, pro-rata (Grade 6). Please be aware appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.
Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave pro rata (incl. bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It's an exciting and vibrant place to work with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.
Date advert posted: Wednesday, 04 November 2026
Closing date: Wednesday, 18 November 2026
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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