Lecturer in Vision Sciences (0.4 FTE)

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Glasgow Caledonian University – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. With a strong commitment to high quality education and research which supports the communities we serve, we have strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students get the careers they dream of and deserve.

In 2023 we rocketed into the top 40 universities in the UK in the highly regarded Guardian University Guide, were ranked the UK’s 2nd top performing modern university in the inaugural Daily Mail guide and entered the highly coveted top 50 UK universities in the 2024 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for the first time. We are the top performing modern university in Scotland in all three guides. We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked second in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table.

With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over 300 industry partners, we have the highest proportion (83%) of undergraduate level graduates in highly skilled occupations compared to other Scottish modern universities - with 91% of our students in employment or further study within fifteen months of graduating (HESA 2023). We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships. We are committed to widening participation, helping more people from diverse backgrounds into university. We have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students from nearly 120 countries through our campuses in Glasgow and London.

Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

To support our continuing growth, we are seeking to appoint a Lecturer within the Department of Vision Sciences. The Department is one of six located within the School of Health & Life Sciences. The School is committed to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, applied research and knowledge transfer. The Department of Vision Sciences offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes, including Master of Optometry with Independent Prescribing (MOptom IP), BSc(Hons) Orthoptics and BSc Ophthalmic Dispensing. Being the only University in the UK where these programmes co-exist enables a unique shared approach to teaching and inter-professional learning across the eye care professions. Our teaching is underpinned by research, is evidence based and incorporates a wide range of on-campus and external practical and clinical experiences.

Providing an outstanding student experience where everyone can flourish is central to the philosophy of the Department. The Department has been innovative in integrating therapeutic patient management into the programme syllabus in anticipation of the future needs of an ageing population and the enhanced role of eye care professions. Our programmes are consistently ranked in the top 5 in the UK by the Complete University Guide (ranked 4th in the CUG 2026 tables) with strong student satisfaction and a strong clinical focus in our programmes being noted. At post-graduate level, the Department offers a MSc in Investigative Ophthalmology & Vision Research and a Postgraduate Diploma in Independent Prescribing, as well as a range of tailored Continuing Professional Development courses. In addition to our advanced teaching portfolio, the Department has an active and diverse portfolio of research activities and a number of post-graduate research students.

As a Lecturer in Vision Sciences you will have a focus on providing high-quality learning and teaching underpinned by scholarly activity. We are keen to receive applications from people who will enhance our programme delivery and reputation in Vision Sciences.

Applicants must have a PhD in Vision Sciences or related discipline, and must have current registration with the GOC as Optometrist/HCPC as Orthoptist.

Lecturers are expected to contribute to the delivery and assessment of existing modules, student supervision, and the enhancement of the student experience across the range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the Department. Prior experience of supporting student learning in disciplines of Vision Sciences is expected.

The Department of Vision Sciences promotes innovation in learning and teaching and we are keen to appoint an individual with experience of developing innovative learning approaches along with excellent communication skills both written and verbal. A higher education teaching qualification and/or Fellowship status with AdvanceHE is desirable. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to ensuring curricula are current and compliant with internal and external regulatory frameworks. If you wish to know more about this role or for an informal discussion, please feel free to contact Dr Lyle Gray, Head of Department, at lsgr@gcal.ac.uk .

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success​.

The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities. Please note that the appointments will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).