About this role

University of Sheffield

Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of eye care professionals? The University of Sheffield is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated University Teacher to join our Orthoptics and Ophthalmology team.

This is a pivotal moment for our department as we expand our educational offerings. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering our brand-new Orthoptics Apprenticeship programme while contributing to our highly regarded undergraduate BMedSci (Hons) Orthoptics degree and diverse postgraduate courses.

We pride ourselves on maintaining a collaborative, multidisciplinary, and welcoming environment. You will work alongside Orthoptists, Optometrists, Ophthalmologists, medical fellows, and healthcare professionals across the wider School. We are a supportive community committed to excellence in both pedagogy and research, driven by the belief that world-class education directly enhances patient care, clinical services, and healthcare teams.

Key Responsibilities

Innovate & Educate

Deliver high-quality teaching, module design, and assessments across the new Orthoptics Apprenticeship and the undergraduate BMedSci programme.

Support Students

Act as an empathetic mentor and academic tutor, guiding learners through their academic and professional development.

Collaborate

Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure our curriculum remains cutting-edge and aligned with modern clinical practice.

Contribute to Research

Engage with the division’s vibrant research culture, ensuring all teaching is informed by evidence-based practice.

About You

We are looking for an individual with a teaching-first mindset—someone who is as passionate about student success as they are about patient outcomes. You are likely an experienced Orthoptist or Optometrist who thrives in a collaborative academic environment.

The ideal candidate will be

An Inspiring Educator

You excel at explaining complex ocular concepts, facilitating learning, and adapting your teaching style to support both apprentices and undergraduate students.

Champion for the Apprenticeship Model

You value work-based learning and are excited to help students bridge the gap between academic theory and clinical practice.

A Multidisciplinary Collaborator

You enjoy working alongside a diverse team of clinicians and researchers, recognizing that the best care comes from collaborative learning environments.

Patient-Focused & Future-Facing

You are driven to improve the healthcare ecosystem through high-quality education and evidence-based practice.

Empathetic & Approachable

You foster a supportive, inclusive, and encouraging environment where every learner feels respected and supported.

Why Sheffield?

The University of Sheffield is a world top-100 university and a member of the prestigious Russell Group. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching, and student experience.

We offer a fantastic benefits package, including

A highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with options to purchase additional leave).

A generous pension scheme and flexible/hybrid working options.

Tailored opportunities for professional development and personal growth.

A wide range of retail, dining, and lifestyle discounts.

The opportunity to live and work in one of the UK’s greenest and friendliest cities.

To learn more about working with us and our benefits, visit sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits.

University Teacher (Orthoptics and Ophthalmology)

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