[visionlist] Univeristy of Auckland, New Zealand - Chair in Optometry and Vision Science

[Janine Perkinson]

Chair in Optometry and Vision Science - The University of Auckland.

The University seeks applications from suitably qualified individuals for the Chair in Optometry and Vision Science position.

The Chair will carry with it the Headship of the Department, Department of Optometry & Vision Science, Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, The University of Auckland.

The position details and person specifications are available at:  https://www.opportunities.auckland.ac.nz/

A website for the position will shortly be available at:
http://www.academicjobsinauckland.com/

Closing date 14 January 2013.

Job ID: 15194
Campus: Grafton Campus
Full-Time, Permanent

The Department of Optometry and Vision Science is the sole provider of professional training in Optometry in New Zealand and provides a comprehensive programme of research and teaching in the Optometry and Vision Science fields.

The successful applicant will provide leadership, oversee the teaching and administrative structures of the Department and build both the cohort of graduate students and the research profile of Optometry and Vision Science in line with the goals and objectives of the Faculty and the University.

The Department comprises 19 full time equivalent academic staff, eight research only positions and seven professional (support) staff.  The Department currently has an annual intake into the Bachelor of Optometry program of 60 to 65 students and an active postgraduate programme currently with 14 PhD and 27 other postgraduate students.

The research activities of the Department are mostly located on the Grafton campus and foster close collaborations and interactions with the Department of Ophthalmology and other vision researchers through the New Zealand National Eye Centre.

The Department operates public Optometry Clinics at sites on the Grafton and Tamaki campuses and provides over 6,000 consultations each year to a wide patient base.

The successful applicant will hold qualifications at the PhD level in a field relevant to optometry or vision science.  An optometric qualification suitable for registration as an optometrist in New Zealand is preferred but not essential.  An ability to administer academic structures and direct staff is necessary as is an ability to interact productively with other units within the University and with external organisations and government agencies.

A strong record in teaching, scholarship and research and the supervision of graduate students is required along with sympathy towards and support for multidisciplinary research.  Experience in projects requiring a multidisciplinary approach is desired whilst a strong track record in the attraction of external research grant support is expected.

Any queries or for further information about the role, please contact Penni Ward, email p.ward at auckland.ac.nz<mailto:p.ward at auckland.ac.nz>  with the subject heading: Chair in Optometry and Vision Science.

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