Position Details

• Full-Time | Continuing

• Academic Level B | $115,871 - $137,122 p.a.

• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

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About the Role

We are seeking a Lecturer in Optometry (Teaching and Research), who will contribute to quality research, along with the planning and delivery of topics within the suite of undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses. The incumbent will develop teaching materials, deliver lectures, tutorials, examinations and placement education. The role will deliver inspiring and innovative teaching that enhances the student experience, fosters student engagement and supports students experiencing academic or other challenges that may impact their progress. The Lecturer will also contribute to the supervision and development of higher degree research students.

The role will also be responsible for the planning and delivery of ethical, high quality and innovative research through activities such as quality publication, external grant acquisition, scholarship and presentation that aligns with the College’s areas of research strength.

Please refer to the attached position description for a comprehensive list of roles and responsibilities

This position makes a significant contribution to the University’s strategic plan to changing 10 million lives, Every One Matters, by 2035 through an ongoing contribution to improved teaching, learning & research outcomes for the university

College of Health and Enablement 

At the College of Health and Enablement, we aim to be an innovator in contemporary education producing a safer and more resilient health and social care workforce. Our mission is to improve lives and empower communities, enabling better health and caring in the world through an exceptional student learning experience. At the College, our research mission is about co-creating new knowledge which promotes wellbeing, and better care and support, to individuals and communities across the lifespan. We work proactively with industry partners and professional bodies leading to more employable and innovative graduates.

About You

You are an accomplished academic with a demonstrated capacity to deliver high-quality teaching in a tertiary environment, including experience in topic coordination, curriculum development and innovative approaches to teaching and learning.

You have a strong research track record appropriate to your career stage, aligned with the research strengths of Optometry, supported by high-quality publications and a demonstrated ability to attract competitive external research funding.

You understand and value the nexus between teaching and learning, research, scholarship and professional practice, and are committed to translating research into meaningful educational and clinical outcomes. You have excellent oral and written communication skills, and using your interpersonal skills, can build productive relationships with colleagues, students, industry partners and community stakeholders.

In this role you will also be able to demonstrate:

• Relevant and extensive contemporary experience in Optometry.

• Hold and maintain a current membership/registration with Optometry Board of Australia & Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

• Completion of a PhD, or other relevant and equivalent qualification and/or experience:

• Evidence of peer-reviewed independent research demonstrated to be of an equivalent standard in the discipline area.

• Evidence of professional standing, reputation and qualifications demonstrated to be of an equivalent standard in the discipline area.

• Completion of a higher degree at master’s level or substantial progress towards a doctoral degree in the discipline area.

• Experience and successful track record in supervision of honours and higher degree students.

Life at Flinders

They say know your place.  We say you've found it right here.

Flinders University was founded on the belief that learning should open minds, celebrate individuality and give people the freedom to pursue their own point of view. That spirit lives on in our community of thinkers, doers and changemakers who challenge convention, and each other, to shape what comes next.

Rising to a challenge is nothing new for Flinders. During our first 60 years, we’ve navigated revolutionary changes in social and cultural norms, and have responded to transformative economic, environmental and technological developments. Through it all, we’ve continued to deliver for our students and community, innovating in learning and research to prepare graduates for the changing world they help create.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.

So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options

• Flexible working arrangements

• Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide.

• Ninety per cent of Flinders research has been ranked at ‘world standard or above’ by Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).

• Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders staff wellbeing program

• Wide range of professional development activities, funds and services, such as Flinders University’s Researcher Development and Leadership Programs.

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards.

• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

• Recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice 

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan 

• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy 

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre-employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University.

These include:

• Flinders University will require a current completed Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Gender Based Violence Declaration which is satisfactory to the University. The contract of Employment is conditional upon the receipt of these completed compliance checks. A disclosable outcome will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document.  This should be no more than 3 pages, and address the Key Position Capabilities of the Position Description

• Flinders University is committed to providing an environment where staff with disability are valued, supported and encouraged to participate fully and independently in the life of the University. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise the contact in the Recruitment Team so that we can make appropriate arrangements through [email protected] or call 08 8201 2383.

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Professor Chris Barr

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.