External Examiner, School of Computing & Informatics

About the role

Mount Kenya University is looking for an External Examiner for its School of Computing and Informatics. The role supports the university’s commitment to high academic standards by moderating examinations, reviewing assessments and advising on curriculum quality. This is a full‑time position based in Kenya.

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 quality enhancement.
• Attend examination boards and academic meetings when invited.
• Submit annual reports on the conduct and standards of examinations and programmes.

Required profile

• Earned PhD degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised academic institution.
• At least the rank of Senior Lecturer or equivalent in 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 staff member of Mount Kenya University.

Required skills

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