Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Optometry (Teaching Scholarship and Professional Practice)

Teesside University is hiring an optometry academic for its Department of Allied Health Professions in Middlesbrough, England. The post combines teaching, scholarship or research, knowledge exchange and administration, and supports the new Centre for Community Eye Health, which focuses on widening access to eye care and reducing health inequalities. It suits a registered optometrist who wants to move into higher education at lecturer or senior lecturer level. The listing states that the post may qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, subject to salary thresholds. The role is permanent and full time at GBP 43,482 to 56,535 a year. The closing date is 4 November 2026 and interviews are planned for 27 November.