External Examiner - Islamic Studies

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

i. Academic Rank: The candidate must not be below the rank of Senior Lecturer. A Reader or Professor are often the preferred choice, especially for postgraduate research supervision.

ii. Qualification: Must possess a minimum of a Ph.D. in their field of expertise from an accredited institution.

iii. Experience: Must have relevant expertise in their specialization. Evidence of prior experience as an external examiner at recognized tertiary institutions is preferred. Demonstrated track record of postgraduate supervision and research publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals .

iv. Independence: The examiner must be independent of Iconic Open University. Candidates must not have any conflict of interest, including but not limited to:

a. Current or recent employment with Iconic Open University (within the last three years)

b. Close professional, contractual, or personal relationships with staff or students involved in the programme

c. Significant involvement in recent collaborative research with staff closely involved in the programme

d. Reciprocal arrangements involving cognate programmes at another institution

e. Former students of the University (unless a period of five years has elapsed and all students taught by or with the examiner have completed their programmes)

Additional Preferred Qualifications

i. Strong publication record in reputable journals within the last three years.

ii. Experience in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) environments.

iii. Familiarity with e-assessment and virtual examination platforms.

iv. Evidence of leadership in research and postgraduate