Lecturer – Education Focused, School of Optometry
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About the Role

Employment Type: Part‑time (0.4 FTE / 14 hours per week)
Duration: 1‑year Fixed Term, starting January 2025
Remuneration: $127,947 – $150,830 base (+17% superannuation and annual leave loading) pro rata
Location: Kensington, NSW, Australia

About the School of Optometry and Vision Science
The School of Optometry and Vision Science is one of the largest and most prestigious optometry and vision science schools in Australasia and was ranked #2 institution globally for research output in optometry in 2021. It offers a three‑year Bachelor of Vision Science undergraduate program, which can be taken as a standalone degree with the option of an honours year or lead to a two‑year Master of Clinical Optometry at the postgraduate level. The Master of Clinical Optometry qualifies graduates to practice as an Optometrist in Australia, New Zealand and many Asian countries.
Why This Role Matters
UNSW’s Education‑Focused roles enable academics to specialise in education and devote their time to delivering high‑quality teaching and pursuing initiatives to enhance the educational experience of our students. These roles support educational excellence within the university’s teaching and learning communities.
Responsibilities
As a Lecturer – Education Focused you will shape the next generation of optometrists by bringing your expertise in ocular diseases and therapeutics to life. You will craft and deliver engaging lectures and tutorials across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, guided by a clear teaching philosophy that inspires curiosity and deep learning. You will develop innovative teaching strategies, lead the way in blending learning, online platforms and cutting‑edge curriculum design, coordinate subjects, advise students and ensure rigorous assessment standards.
Skills & Experience

Registered as an Optometrist in Australia with ocular therapeutics and demonstrated expertise in clinical optometry; actively stays up to date with discipline knowledge and development.
Demonstrated ability for teaching and curriculum development at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; experience using blended/online teaching and learning pedagogies and implementing educational technologies and innovations.
Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g., relevant leading‑edge discipline‑based curriculum design and development at a variety of levels and scales).
Demonstrated capability to enhance student learning and career‑focused education (e.g., better ways of assessing students, practicums, work‑integrated learning and contributing to bringing out the best in students, student feedback and students as partners).
Evidence of professional development of teaching practice in self and others (e.g., mentoring, tutor development and peer support of colleagues).
Demonstrated excellence in educational quality (e.g., Assurance of Learning themes, professional and accreditation).
Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to support and inspire staff and students from diverse backgrounds and support Student Equity Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.

Benefits and Culture

17% Superannuation and leave loading
Flexible working
Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period
Access to lifelong learning and career development
Progressive HR practices

How to Apply
Please click “Apply now” to submit your application online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter briefly addressing the criteria listed in the position description.
A copy of the position description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Contacts
Dr Kathleen Watt, Director of Teaching, School of Optometry and Vision ScienceE: p.kang@unsw.edu.au
Application Deadline
Applications close: Wednesday 10th December 2025
EEO Statement
UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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