The Robert Gordon University School of Health is seeking to appoint three suitably experienced and qualified External Examiners, one from each of the following fields of practice: Adult, Children and Young People, and Mental Health. The role will primarily focus on the pre-registration BSc and BSc (Hons) Nursing courses. Potential applicants will have a recognised Nursing qualification and be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the relevant field.
The University’s criteria for the appointment of external examiners are:
- An external examiner’s academic and/or professional qualifications shall be appropriate both in terms of the level and the subject(s) of such qualifications to match the general requirement of the assessed subject(s).
- An external examiner shall have appropriate standing, expertise and experience in their subject or discipline to ensure the maintenance of academic standards; such standards shall reflect the general expectations of higher education relative to national standards for the subject or discipline.
- An external examiner shall normally have recent examining or academically comparable experience which shall be adequate to the requirements of the subject area to be examined.
All appointments are subject to approval by Academic Council. Applicants new to external examination are welcome. Induction to the School will be arranged on appointment.
Commencement date: September 2026 for a tenure of four years. For an informal discussion please contact Dr Cameron Smith – Course Lead BSc and BSc (Hons) Nursing. (c.smith33@rgu.ac.uk)
Applications in the form of a detailed CV should be submitted to the School of Health Dean’s Office, SH.DeansOffice@rgu.ac.uk