External Examiner – School of Computing and Informatics

About the role

The School of Computing and Informatics at Mount Kenya University seeks an experienced External Examiner to uphold academic standards for its programmes. The role involves independent moderation of examinations, assessment of curricula, and reporting on 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 academic standards of programmes against national and international benchmarks.
• Provide independent reports on the quality and standards of academic programmes.
• Advise the University on curriculum development, assessment practices and academic quality enhancement.
• Attend examination boards and academic meetings when invited.
• Submit annual reports on the conduct and standards of examinations and academic programmes.

Required profile

• Hold an earned PhD degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution.
• Be at least at the rank of Senior Lecturer or equivalent in a recognized university.
• Demonstrate a strong record of teaching, research and academic supervision.
• Have experience in examination moderation, curriculum development and quality assurance processes.
• Be registered with the relevant professional body where applicable.
• Not be a current member of staff of Mount Kenya University.

Required skills

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