Vacancy: Subject External Examiner for Adult General Nursing

UCD School of Nursing Midwifery and Health Systems is seeking to appoint a Subject External Examiner for the BSc General Nursing programme. This programme is a full-time 4-year undergraduate programme which, upon successful completion, leads to eligibility to register as a General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).

The school has a strong tradition of delivering exceptional education and impactful research. We are a dynamic and interdisciplinary, global centre of excellence, passionate about meeting the current and future health needs of every person throughout their life span.

Subject External Examiners provide an important consultative and advisory function in supporting the development of the subjects that contribute to UCD programmes, as well as the enhancement of teaching, learning, and assessment practices.

This position requires the external examiner to be a nursing educator, with a recordable teaching qualification, and hold a current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) or equivalent.

The appointment will be for four years starting from September 2024, and the commitment required includes:

• Programme Team Communication: Engaging in regular communication with the programme team.
• Curriculum Design: Reviewing course documents and advising on curriculum design to ensure the highest standards of education.
• Coursework Review: Reviewing a range of coursework throughout the year.
• Interim Visits: Conducting an interim visit each year, either in person or virtually, to meet with faculty, obtain feedback on assessment in practice, and strengthen your engagement with ongoing teaching, learning, and assessment processes.

Application Process

All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment. Applicants are required to submit a written expression of interest (max 500 words) and a CV.

For further information about the role, or to submit an expression of interest, please contact Dr. John Gilmore, Head of Subject for Adult General Nursing, at (opens in a new window)john.gilmore@ucd.ie

Expressions of interest should be made before COB 31^st July 2024

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