The University of Northampton is looking for an external examiner for our MSc Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH): https://www.northampton.ac.uk/courses/child-and-adolescent-mental-health-msc/
This programme follows Level 7 Learning Outcomes and involves the following modules: PSYM105 Understanding Children and Young People’s Distress; PSYM106 Therapeutic Skills for Working with Children and Young People; PSYM064 Working with Schools, Parents and Communities, PSYM065 Therapeutic Interventions with Children, Young People and Families, PSYM132 With Young People in Mind: Clinical, Community or Educational Placement; PSYM085 – Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods and PSYM086 – Dissertation and Research Methods, which are also shared with other Masters programs in the counselling children and young people, and counselling subject areas.
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 2024 to 2028, from 1 October 2024
Please note that we cannot currently accept applications from staff at the following institutions:
- University of Hertfordshire
- Leeds Beckett
- The American College of Greece
- Edge Hill University
- University of Surrey
- University of Exeter
- University of Reading
- University of South Wales
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: 7th May 2024
If you are interested in applying for this role (or to request further information), please send a recent CV to Dr Kimberley Hill, Deputy Head of Psychology: Kimberley.Hill@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.