External Examiner – School of Business and Economics

About the role

Mount Kenya University is seeking an experienced academic to serve as External Examiner for its School of Business and Economics. The role involves independent moderation of examinations, assessment of academic standards, and providing expert advice on curriculum and quality assurance.

Key responsibilities

• Moderate examination papers and marking schemes before they are administered.
• Review and moderate marked scripts, projects, dissertations, theses and other assessments.
• Evaluate programme and assessment standards against national and international benchmarks.
• Prepare independent reports on the quality and standards of academic programmes.
• Advise the university on curriculum development, assessment practices and academic quality enhancement.
• Participate in examination boards and academic meetings as invited.
• Submit annual reports on examination conduct and academic standards.

Required profile

• Earned 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 the relevant professional body where applicable.
• Not a current employee of Mount Kenya University.

Required skills