The Division of Biological Science and Health is seeking to appoint a subject external examiner to a range of modules within the subject area of Public Health and Health and Wellbeing. The remit involves assessment of modules relating to our post graduate programme in public health and undergraduate programme in professional health studies.
External examiner responsibilities include moderation of assessments, completion of an annual monitoring report and confirmation of results for student assessment boards. A schedule will be made available in advance. All materials will be able to be viewed online through our VLE and meetings will be accessible remotely.
Experienced and new external examiners will be considered provided the applicant has the relevant professional qualification(s) and experience. Relevant professional experience in the fields of health and social care and/or chronic conditions and a valid teaching qualification are essential requirements for this post.
The appointment will be available from October 2021 for up to 4 years.
Full details of the programmes and modules will be provided to appointees and an online induction will be provided by the University following appointment.
Further information about UWS policy for external examiners is available at: https://www.uws.ac.uk/about-uws/academic-life/quality-enhancement-support-team-quest/external-examiner/
Informal enquiries or further discussion please contact Head of Division Dr Gail McGarvie, gail.mcgarvie@uws.ac.uk