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The University of Northampton is looking for an External Examiner for BA (Hons) Sociology, a UG programme in our Psychology and Sociology Subject Group. Award Map - https://www.northampton.ac.uk/caf/singaward/shsociol24.htm We are looking for someone:

• who is suitably qualified with expertise in the above areas, ideally a Course Leader or Senior Lecturer on similar courses;
• previous experience as an external examiner is preferred but not essential

The appointment will be for the four academic years 2025 to 2029, starting 1 October 2025. Please note that we cannot currently accept applications from staff at the following institutions:

• University of Aberdeen
• Coventry University
• University of Abertay
• Manchester Metropolitan University
• University of Chester
• University of Bradford
• Arden
• Glasgow Caledonian
• University of Nottingham
• UWS

The University of Northampton will not appoint an External Examiner from any of our approved partnerships. This information will be checked upon application. Closing date: 31 March 2025 We reserve the right the close the vacancy early should a sufficient number of applications be received. If you are interested in applying for this role (or to request further information), please send a recent CV to externalexaminers@northampton.ac.uk If you are unsuccessful in your application, we will destroy your application and CV after 1 month of the advert closing. If you are successful, your application and CV will be retained securely for 5 years, one year after the end of the 4-year contract. The University of Northampton is committed to creating a learning experience that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity as exemplified by the rich social and ethnic backgrounds of our student body. We encourage applications from colleagues from diverse backgrounds to ensure that external scrutiny continues to challenge and inspire us.

The University of Northampton is looking for an External Examiner for Podiatry courses as listed below: BSc (Hons) Podiatry. BSc (Hons) Podiatry – Apprenticeship route Level 7 Stand Alone Modules This will entail attendance of our assessment boards, review of all taught modules and their assessment processes; including review of Dissertation projects, VIVA’s, practical, exam, presentation and assignment-based assessments across level 4, 5 and 6. As a HCPC and royal college approved and validated course, we can only accept applications from those holding current HCPC registration as a Podiatrist. We are looking for someone:

• who is suitably qualified with expertise in the above areas, ideally a Course Leader or Senior Lecturer on similar courses;
• previous experience as an external examiner is preferred but not essential

The appointment will be for the four academic years 2025 to 2029, from 1 October 2025. Please note that we cannot currently accept applications from staff at the following institutions:

• Glasgow Caledonian
• University of Huddersfield
• Coventry
• Cardiff Metropolitan
• University East London

The University of Northampton will not appoint an External Examiner from any of our approved partnerships. This information will be checked upon application. Closing date: 31 January 2025 We reserve the right the close the vacancy early should a sufficient number of applications be received. If you are interested in applying for this role (or to request further information), please send a recent CV to externalexaminers@northampton.ac.uk If you are unsuccessful in your application, we will destroy your application and CV after 1 month of the advert closing. If you are successful, your application and CV will be retained securely for 5 years, one year after the end of the 4-year contract. The University of Northampton is committed to creating a learning experience that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity as exemplified by the rich social and ethnic backgrounds of our student body. We encourage applications from colleagues from diverse backgrounds to ensure that external scrutiny continues to challenge and inspire us.

The School of Health at Leeds Beckett University, is seeking to appoint an External Examiner for our BSc (Hons) Counselling and Mental Health and some standalone CPD modules. The post starts on 1 November 2024 for four years. Applicants should be working in UK HE with experience of teaching and examining at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and a professional registration such as HCPC, etc. External Examiners attend Board of Examiners meetings at least once a year, submit an annual report and review coursework. Previous experience of external examining is not necessary, as the University will provide online induction training and a mentor. Further information on the External Examiner role can be found on this link: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/our-university/public-information/external-examiners/ The appointment is subject to approval by the University’s scrutiny process. The current fee for an External Examiners is £400 per annual, plus reasonable expenses. Due to potential reciprocity issues, please note that we are unable to appoint from the following institutions:

• London South Bank University
• Bangor University
• Huddersfield University
• Iron Mill College, Exeter
• University of Cumbria
• University of East Anglia
• Northumbria University

For expressions of interest, please send your CV to Leisa Templeton, Academic Quality Support Officer, schoolofhealthquality@leedsbeckett.ac.uk by 28 February 2025. For further information about the role please contact Bryony Walker, Course Director, on b.c.walker@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

The School of Health at Leeds Beckett University is looking to appoint an External Examiner for our undergraduate and postgraduate Biomedical Science programmes, to join a team of four examiners. The post starts in November 2025 for four years. Applicants should be IBMS (Institute of Biomedical Science) accredited or equivalent and be working in UK Higher Education with experience of teaching and examining at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Previous experience of external examining is not necessary as the University will provide online induction training and a mentor. External Examiner appointments are subject to approval by the University. Due to potential reciprocity issues, we are unable to appoint from the following institutions:

• University of East London
• University of Nottingham
• University of the West of England
• Queen Mary University of London
• University of Sunderland
• University of Chester
• Manchester Metropolitan University
• Sheffield Hallam University

For expressions of interest, please send your CV to Beth Waite, Academic Quality Support Officer, SchoolOfHealthQuality@leedsbeckett.ac.uk by 31st March 2025. For further information about the role please contact Wayne Roberts, Undergraduate Course Director, W.Roberts@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

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.

The University of Northampton is looking for an External Examiner for the following programmes, as part of our collaborative arrangement with Dublin Counselling and Therapy Centre (DCTC)

• MSc Adolescent Psychotherapy Award map: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/caf/pgmsaward/adolescent-psychotherapy-DCTC-msc.htm
• MSc Counselling & Psychotherapy Award map: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/caf/pgmsaward/counselling-and-psychotherapy-DCTC-msc.htm

We are looking for someone:

• who is suitably qualified with expertise in the above areas, ideally a Programme Leader or Senior Lecturer on similar programmes;
• previous experience as an external examiner is strongly preferred

The appointment will be for the four academic years 2021 to 2025, from 1 October 2021 Please note that we cannot currently accept applications from staff at the following institutions: Arden University Bath Centre for Psychology Coventry University Glasgow Caledonian University Bangor University UCLAN Leeds Beckett Nottingham Trent University Open University University College of London University of Derby University of Sunderland University of Surrey Closing date: 26 April 2021 If you are interested in applying for this role (or to request further information), please send a recent CV to Dr Kimberley Hill, Psychology Deputy Subject Lead: Kimberley.Hill@Northampton.ac.uk