External Examiner for Business and Economics School

About the role

The University seeks an experienced academic to serve as External Examiner for the School of Business and Economics. The role involves ensuring the quality and standards of examinations, assessments and curricula align with national and international benchmarks.

Key responsibilities

• Moderate examination papers and marking schemes prior to administration.
• Review and moderate marked scripts, projects, dissertations and theses.
• Evaluate academic standards of programmes against benchmarks.
• Provide independent reports on programme quality and standards.
• Advise on curriculum development, assessment practices and quality enhancement.
• Attend examination boards and academic meetings as invited.
• Submit annual reports on examinations and academic programmes.

Required profile

• Earned PhD in the relevant discipline from a recognized institution.
• At least Senior Lecturer rank or equivalent in a recognized university.
• Strong record of teaching, research and academic supervision.
• Experience in examination moderation, curriculum development and quality assurance.
• Registered with relevant professional body where applicable.
• Not a current staff member of Mount Kenya University.

Required skills

• Project management
• Research publication
• University teaching
• Training program planning