Faculty of Arts, Computing, Engineering and Science

Department of Media Arts and Communication

External Examiner for MA Public Relations

We are looking for a dedicated individual to undertake the role of external examiner for our MA Public Relations programme at Sheffield Hallam University.

Your role & responsibilities would include:

• confirming the comparability of standards of student performance at Sheffield Hallam University with those of similar modules at other UK Institutions of Higher Education;
• confirming that the assessment process in its entirety is sound, and has been fairly conducted with full regard to justice to students;
• reporting and advising on the above by means of approving coursework and examination papers and providing an annual report to the University.

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You should have appropriate expertise and experience to be able to undertake a role in the assurance of academic standards in Higher Education.

The appointees will be required to moderate a sample of scripts in relation to selected modules within the above programmes. You will also be required to produce an annual report and attend Assessment Boards as appropriate. 

You will also be required to attend a one day University External Examiners Induction session,

Please send expressions of interest and an accompanying CV to Kerry McSeveny at Sheffield Hallam University at [log in to unmask].

All appointments are subject to verification of eligibility to work in the UK, as per UK Visas and Immigration requirements. Please refer to the UKVI website for further information.

Closing date

Monday 31 October, 5pm