"Lecturer, Optometry and Vision Science"

Lecturer, Optometry and Vision Science

Job no: 580833

Work type: Full-time, Level B - Teaching and Research

Location: Geelong - Waurn Ponds

Categories: Health

Located at Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus 

Full-time and continuing in the School of Medicine

Level B $117,684 - $139,191 + 17% Superannuation 

Who are we?

The Faculty of Health is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creativity, social development, and groundbreaking research and discovery. We work closely with industry partners and government bodies to translate discoveries into real-word impact. This role will specifically be working within the School of Medicine. 

About the role:

The Lecturer will lead unit teaching teams in the optometry program to deliver unit learning outcomes and continuously improve the student learning experience and outcomes in the area of optometry and vision science.

The Lecturer will make a significant contribution to the development and delivery of learning and assessment activities across all areas of optometry, with a preference for binocular vision and paediatric optometry, including seeing patients and supervising students in the Deakin Collaborative Eye Care Clinic (DCECC).

As a Lecturer, Optometry and Vision Science, you will:

Lead unit teaching teams and work collaboratively with other unit teaching teams in the course to develop effective unit curricula and learning resources (including through unit leadership roles). Contribute to the review of units and courses and implement refinements.

Assist in applying industry, clinical and/or research practice into student learning experiences, success, engagement and resources.

Adopt innovation in curriculum design at the unit level and deliver learner-centric, research-informed teaching practices across different levels / modes of delivery.

Design collaborative learning opportunities at the unit level. Support diverse learners by designing accessible and inclusive unit material and practices.

Provide academic support to students within units and guide students to appropriate support services where appropriate.

To be successful, you’ll have:

PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience.

Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs, including innovative curriculum design.

Emerging reputation in research and scholarship through publications and/or success in obtaining external research funding.

Registration with AHPRA as a therapeutically qualified optometrist (e.g. BOptom, MOptom).

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Simon Backhouse (Associate Professor in Vision Science) on simon.backhouse@deakin.edu.au.

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Lecturer, Optometry and Vision Science, 580833.pdf

Applications for this position close on Wednesday 25th March at 11:55pm. 

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks:

In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations. 

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.

Advertised: 25 Feb 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time