POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title Lecturer in and Vision Science

Faculty: Faculty of Health

Appointment Level: Lecturer Level B

Reporting To: Discipline Lead Optometry and Vision Science

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THE UNIVERSITY OF The (UC) is a young university situated in the national capital. UC works with government, business and industry to serve our communities and nation. UC challenges the status quo by pursuing better ways to teach, learn, research and add value – locally and internationally. ‘Distinctive by Design’, UC is the ‘University for the Professions’. Its purpose is to provide education which offers high quality transformative experiences to everyone suitably qualified; to engage in research which makes an early and important difference to the world around us; and to contribute to the building of just, prosperous, healthy and sustainable communities.

Our Shared Plan has five interconnected streams of strategic intent that will drive our quest to shape UC into a globally prominent institution of learning, research and public engagement. This will empower our diverse people to drive our core missions of distinctive teaching and research in an enriched living-learning environment encompassing our Canberra campus and global locations

FACULTY OVERVIEW The Faculty of Health is a vibrant and innovative Faculty including Sport and Exercise Science, Physiotherapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, Pharmacy, Public Health, Nursing, Midwifery, Psychology, Optometry and Vision Science, Counselling, Medical Imaging, Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy. It is also home to the Health Research Institute encompassing the Centre for Research and Action in Public Health and UC-RISE (the University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise). The Faculty of Health plays a leading role in the Health Precinct including the Faculty of Health Clinics and University of . In addition, Health plays a leading role in relation to the development of the University’s Health Precinct. Staff are committed to making significant contributions to the advancement of knowledge in their professions, and to producing graduates who are ready to take their place in the workforce.

HEALTH SCIENCES The School of Health Sciences is focused on the discipline areas of Optometry, Medical Radiation Science, Diagnostic Pathology, Pharmacy, Psychology and Counselling. These disciplines offer opportunities to develop a distinctive research and learning environment. The School has a culture of innovation and excellence in teaching, as well as a world standard research performance and culture. We are committed to equipping students with the skills and knowledge they will need to be successful in their professions, and as such, we are seeking expressions of interest from professionals with clinical currency and a desire to work in academia

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POSITION PURPOSE As a Lecturer at University of Canberra you will be expected to make significant, high quality contributions to the teaching and / or research activities within your discipline, with the flexibility and willingness to take new challenges when opportunities arise. You will be expected to develop, an active scholarship of learning and teaching or research program, including seeking funding, conducting research, and publishing. You will be committed to student learning, through the coordination and delivery of units, and supervision of honours, masters, and PhD-level research projects. As an innovative teacher and active researcher, you will develop links with relevant domestic and international stakeholders and industry in your Discipline. You will be expected to contribute to the scholarly and collegial community within your chosen Discipline, School, the Faculty, and beyond. You will report to the Head of Discipline and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues at the Faculty and University levels. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES The position holder will:

1. Encourage and engage in the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning. 2. Prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, and undertake clinical facilitation 3. Develop and promote the activities and academic standing of the Discipline and its constituent groups through enhanced and expanded teaching programs, attracting outstanding students and research performance. 4. Conduct research and scholarship aligned with the direction of the Discipline, including publications, funding applications, active participation in conferences, and the preparation of research projects 5. Promote collaboration within the Discipline, School, Faculty and University community. 6. Maintain personal academic standing, and work with colleagues to build local, national and international recognition for the Discipline, School, Faculty and the University. 7. Develop and maintain effective links with industry, relevant professional bodies, government departments (ACT and Commonwealth) and community groups relevant to the initiatives of the Discipline, School and Faculty. 8. Participate in broad administrative functions and activities as required, including active participation in School, Faculty and University meetings, committees and outreach activities. 9. Other relevant duties by negotiation with the Discipline lead or Head of School.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 1) Hold or be eligible to hold AHPRA registration as a therapeutically endorsed optometrist 2) Clinical experience in Optometry 3) Completion of a PhD in optometry or related field (desirable)

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KEY CAPABILITIES

Key Capabilities Descriptors

1.1 Delivers seamless customer focused service underpinned by simplified and efficient processes. 1. Customer service 1.2 Understands and anticipates the customer’s needs and is able to convert these into commercial outcomes (sales).

2.1 Adjusts message and delivery appropriate to audience. 2. Effective Communication 2.2 Listens to others and effectively communicates ideas. 2.3 Influences and negotiates persuasively.

3.1 Creates opportunities for communities of work colleagues.

3. Collaboration 3.2 Looks beyond self and immediate team to add value to the whole University. 3.3 Develops relationships with external parties. Seeks and acts on opportunities to connect external parties and customers to the University.

4.1 Delivers on agreed outcomes and escalates issues as appropriate.

4. Delivers results 4.2 Identifies opportunities to improve processes and takes opportunities to problem solve to deliver outcomes. 4.3 Responds effectively to changing circumstances and prioritise effectively.

5.1 Understands the purpose of own position and how this contributes to the

objectives of the University. 5. Business Acumen 5.2 Manages resources effectively. 5.3 Understands the commercial context the University operates in and takes every opportunity to identify and convert commercial outcomes (sales).

6.1 Proactively addresses challenging issues and takes responsibility for seeing

issues through. Assist team members recognize barriers and overcome them.

6. Leadership

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6.2 Connects the University Strategic Plan with Future Students Office and reinforces connections with other staff. 6.3 Builds and communicates a clear and compelling path for others to choose to be committed and engaged. 6.4 Champions and role models effective change while working to engage and enthuse others to embrace a vision of change.

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