Associate Professor/professor In Optometry

Flinders University

Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
$165,810 - $212,873 py; not specified; not specifi...
Not specified (assumed to be flexible or hybrid based on modern academic practices).
Strategic direction and inspiration
Advancing excellence across optometry programs
Leading planning and delivery of curriculum
Flinders University is seeking an Associate Professor or Professor in Optometry to lead and innovate in teaching, research, and community engagement. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in Optometry or a related field, demonstrate significant teaching and research experience, and be committed to advancing the university's strategic goals

Job Summary

  • The Associate Professor in Optometry is a senior academic leader within the College, providing strategic direction and inspiration in teaching, research and professional engagement.
  • The Professor of Optometry is a senior academic leader who will drive excellence in research, teaching and community engagement within the discipline.
  • Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Matching Summary

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Flinders University is seeking an Associate Professor or Professor in Optometry to lead and innovate in teaching, research, and community engagement. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in Optometry or a related field, demonstrate significant teaching and research experience, and be committed to advancing the university's strategic goals.

Salary

$165,810 - $212,873 p.a.; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • strategic direction and inspiration
  • advancing excellence across Optometry programs
  • leading planning and delivery of curriculum
  • outstanding personal contribution to research
  • securing competitive external research funding
  • mentoring early career researchers

Nice-to-have

  • innovative learning approaches
  • fostering collaboration
  • embracing diversity and inclusion
  • commitment to professional standards

Key Requirements

  • PhD (or equivalent qualification) in Optometry
  • registered or eligible for registration with Optometry Board of Australia
  • distinguished and active record of teaching excellence
  • educational leadership experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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