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We are looking for an External Examiner for our MSc Adult Nursing (with registration) programme which commences February 2025. We would welcome applications from candidates with Masters level qualifications. Previous external examining experience is helpful but not essential. Experience of assessing within adult nursing and attending assessment boards is required. The university standard EE fee is £500 (taxable) per annum.  This covers the EE’s work for the year, attendance at one assessment board and submission of one annual report. An External Examiner's permanent residence must be located in the UK, they must also be eligible to work in the UK and complete the appropriate right to work requirements for the university. Applications should include an expression of interest and current CV, and be sent by Monday 27^th January to Director of Programmes Marion Taylor; m.taylor@mdx.ac.uk

The School of Nursing is seeking a qualified nurse educator to undertake the role of external examiner for Kings Academy modules. These are validated by Kingston University and run by Kings Academy teaching team. The modules form part of the modules within the PGCert/PGDip/MSc Healthcare Practice. An experienced external examiner would be preferred, but those seeking a first post and having relevant clinical and educational experience would also be considered. Applicants must hold current NMC registration in the appropriate field for which they are applying and hold a recognised teaching qualification. Kings Academy follows Kingston University practices with on-line submission, marking, and feedback of assignments. Experience of Turnitin, would be desirable however training will be provided. Subject external examiners are expected to audit a sample of student work and will be invited to comment on draft assessments (coursework briefs and examination papers) that comprise the major elements of assessment associated with a module. Subject external examiners are required to submit formal feedback on their audit of sample student work, by completing a module summary report form prior to the Programme Assessment Board and confirming their agreement to the marks for all modules within their remit. Subject external examiners are not required to attend assessment boards. There will be regular communication with module leaders and completion of an annual monitoring report. You may also be asked to meet with practice partners and students. The External Examiner is required to submit an annual report, following which payment is made. Further information regarding the role of the External Examiner at Kingston University can be found at: https://www.kingston.ac.uk/aboutkingstonuniversity/howtheuniversityworks/policiesandregulations/academic-quality-and-standards/external-examiners/ Please contact Dr Michelle Carter m.carter@kingston.ac.uk for information on the subject focus of the modules. The appointment will be with effect from 28th February 2025 and will be for a full 4-year term

The Role This role sits within the Directorate for Academic Services under the leadership of the Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor. The role leads on the educational aspects of the University Strategy. The Pro Vice-Chancellor (PVC) for Education will work alongside the Provost and the other thematic PVCs (Knowledge Exchange and Research) to implement our strategic objectives, facilitating a diversified academic portfolio, increasingly successful student outcomes and continued improvements in teaching practice. The role provides leadership and strategic focus for the education agenda across the University and externally. It is the senior leadership team’s primary expert advisor on educational quality and standards and academic development matters, providing information, insights and analysis to inform decision making at that level. The PVC for Education will work with Academic Registry, Quality Assurance & Enhancement and Learning & Teaching Enhancement to ensure the efficient and effective operation of our educational activity, including programme development, delivery, and enhancement, and the management of student and programme records. This role is also responsible for promoting improvements in pedagogical practice across our educational portfolio. The PVC for Education will support the Provost in the development of submission of institutional returns, including the Teaching Excellence Framework. The Person Kingston University is seeking to appoint an innovative leader in Education as its new PVC Education. Working closely within a team of three thematic PVCs, this person will be part of a senior leadership team within the Directorate of Academic Services, and will be responsible for supporting the Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor in developing our education purpose and practices. We are seeking someone who shares our values, who is enthusiastic about contributing to the implementation of our university strategy, and who is ready to be innovative and imaginative in devising and leading new pedagogies, practices and portfolios. The successful candidate will be someone who is able to build strong relationships within the university, supporting networks across our faculties and disciplines. They will work collegiately with others to maintain effective delivery and management of educational programmes, as well as an innovative and creative approach to creating new approaches and areas of activity. They will be an externally facing advocate for staff and students, ensuring our educational mission has deep connections with our stakeholders and employers. If you are interested in the potential this role might offer you, and would like to find out more about what we are looking for, please get in touch. Kingston University values:

• Innovative
• Inclusive
• Enterprising
• Ambitious

Further Information This is a full time, permanent position with a salary range of £110,000 to £136,000 per annum (dependent on experience). Interviews are expected to be held from w/c 3 March 2025. To apply, please visit https://jobs.kingston.ac.uk/vacancy/pro-vicechancellor-for-education-575935.html We encourage applications from members of groups with protected characteristics, we particularly welcome applications from Black and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

The College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare is seeking to appoint two (2) external examiners for the following course: Master of Public Health (MPH) – 2 Posts There is an average of 110 students on the MPH distributed between 3 cohorts all based at our Brentford Campus. Each cohort is expected to complete 8 modules and review of the assessments will be split between the two external examiners, so that each examiner covers 12 modules on average every year. The assessment boards are all held online monthly with external examiners attending on 3 occasions only (one attendance for each cohort). The dates for these 3 board meetings are set out at the beginning of each academic year. Applications are now invited from suitably qualified and experienced lecturers in Public Health for academic year 2024-15 onwards to review these modules:

• Public Health and Health Systems
• Global Public Health Challenges
• Epidemiology and Biostatistics
• Research Methods for Public Health
• Leadership and Management for Public Health
• Health Policy and Principles
• MPH Dissertation
• Nutrition in Public Health
• Public Health Economics
• Gender, Health and Development
• Ageing populations and public health

The appointments are subject to candidates meeting the University’s criteria for appointment, and tenure will normally be for a period of four years. As an External Examiner you will be expected to:

• Be employed in Higher Education
• Available to assume role in January 2025
• Scrutinize samples of examination/essay scripts and other assessed materials, advising module assessment boards on the content and standard of assessments verbally and in writing.
• Attend a minimum of 2 assessment boards a year online.
• Attend the Field Reviews as necessary.
• Review new modules in preparation for validation events.
• Advise on academic misconduct and appeal cases.
• Submit an annual report to the University Quality Boards.
• Keep in close communication with the module leader on availability and any issues with modules, module marking and external examining.

A successful applicant without external examination experience, will be assigned to a relevant mentor to acquaint with the UWL system. If you are interested, please send your expressions of interest, together with a full CV, in the first instance to: Dr Claire Anderson, College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare University of West London Claire.anderson@uwl.ac.uk If you have any questions about the course, please contact Dr Oliver Mudyarabikwa (MPH Course Leader) at: Oliver.Mudyarabikwa@uwl.ac.uk for clarifications.