External Examiner for Hospitality, Travel & Tourism Management

About the role

The University seeks an experienced academic to serve as External Examiner for the School of Hospitality, Travel & Tourism Management. The role involves ensuring the quality and standards of examinations, curricula and academic programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Moderate examination papers, marking schemes and assess marked scripts, projects, dissertations and theses.
• Evaluate programme standards against national and international benchmarks and provide independent quality reports.
• Advise on curriculum development, assessment practices and academic quality enhancement.
• Attend examination boards, academic meetings and submit annual reports on examination conduct and standards.

Required profile

• PhD in a relevant discipline from a recognised institution.
• Current rank of Senior Lecturer or equivalent with a strong record of teaching, research and supervision.
• Experience in examination moderation, curriculum development and quality assurance.
• Registered with the relevant professional body where applicable and not a current MKU staff member.

Required skills

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