About the Role
Iconic Open University, a premier NUC-licensed private open and distance learning institution in Nigeria, invites applications from distinguished academics to serve as External Examiners for our undergraduate and postgraduate Business Administration programmes. In this vital role, you will help uphold our commitment to academic excellence, rigorous quality assurance, and institutional integrity across our innovative virtual learning ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities- Review and moderate examination question papers, marking schemes, and scripts to ensure academic rigor and fairness.
- Evaluate course curricula, teaching materials, and assessment methods within the Business Administration department.
- Assess undergraduate and postgraduate student performance, dissertations, and theses as required.
- Submit comprehensive annual reports to the University Senate detailing academic standards, student performance, and recommendations for improvement.
- Participate in virtual quality assurance reviews and academic board interactions.
- Must hold a minimum of a Ph.D. in Business Administration or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
- Must currently hold an academic rank of Senior Lecturer, Reader, or Professor.
- Demonstrated track record of active research, peer-reviewed publications, and postgraduate supervision.
- Prior experience as an external examiner in recognized tertiary institutions is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with Open and Distance Learning (ODL) systems and e-assessment platforms.
- Must be completely independent of Iconic Open University with no conflicts of interest, such as recent employment or close personal ties to current staff and students.
- Contribute to the advancement of open and distance learning in Nigeria.
- Professional remuneration and honoraria for examination moderation and assessments.
- Flexible contractual engagement mapped to academic calendar milestones.
- Networking opportunities with leading scholars and academic leaders in distance education.