"Lecturer in Optometry and Ophthalmic Dispensing"

University of Lancashire - School of Medicine and Dentistry

Location:	Preston
Salary:	£42,254 to £48,822 per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On: 20th February 2026

Closes: 11th March 2026

Job Ref: 0057-26

Job details

By joining the University of Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

About the role:

The School wishes to appoint a Lecturer in Optometry and Ophthalmic Dispensing (Contact Lens Optician/Dispensing Optician) to support the delivery of the Vision Sciences educational provision and assessment of credit bearing courses in this area as the provision grows. The role will also involve acting as a module leader and engaging with student recruitment.

About you:

The successful candidate will have experience of teaching in a higher education environment in a relevant subject with outstanding delivery and learning support. You will need to be IT literate and be able to work on your own initiative and part of a team.

For this role an undergraduate degree or equivalent in Ophthalmic Dispensing or relevant area and a postgraduate qualification in a relevant area such as Contact Lens or Low Vision will be required, along with being registered with the General Optical Council as a Dispensing Optician.

Informal enquiries are welcomed, please contact Rupal Lovell-Patel, Associate Dean, School of Medicine and Dentistry, via email in the first instance.

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.