At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in becoming skilled optometrists through innovative teaching methods.
- Company: Join Cardiff University, a vibrant and inclusive workplace committed to diversity.
- Benefits: Enjoy 45 days annual leave, a local pension scheme, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Fixed term role at 0.2 FTE, perfect for balancing work and study.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your own teaching skills.
- Qualifications: Must be an enthusiastic optometrist with a passion for teaching.
The predicted salary is between 41885 - 46970 £ per year.
The 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, Master’s-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.
This post is available at 0.2 FTE (7 hours per week), on a Friday. This role may require occasional evenings or weekend working for which you will receive time off during the week as compensation. The post is fixed term for 3 years and is offered on the Teaching and Scholarship pathway.
Salary: £41,885 - £46,970 per annum, pro-rata (Grade 6).
Please be aware appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at the bottom of the 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: Monday, 02 November 2026
Closing date: Monday, 16 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. We especially welcome and encourage applications from those from under-represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT+, Ethnic Minority or those with disabilities. 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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