External Examiner for Hospitality, Travel & Tourism

About the role

The School of Hospitality, Travel & Tourism Management at Mount Kenya University seeks an experienced External Examiner to ensure the quality and standards of its academic programmes. This senior‑level position involves moderating examinations, reviewing assessments and advising on curriculum development.

Key responsibilities

• Moderate examination papers and marking schemes prior to administration.
• Review and moderate marked scripts, projects, dissertations and theses.
• Evaluate programme and assessment standards against national and international benchmarks.
• Provide independent reports on academic quality and standards.
• Advise the university on curriculum development, assessment practices and quality enhancement.
• Participate in examination boards and academic meetings as invited.
• Submit annual reports on examination conduct and programme standards.

Required profile

• PhD in a relevant discipline from a recognised institution.
• Current rank of Senior Lecturer or equivalent at a recognised university.
• Strong record of teaching, research and academic supervision.
• Experience in examination moderation, curriculum development and quality assurance.
• Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
• Not a current employee of Mount Kenya University.

Required skills