USIU–Africa offers rigorous, research-intensive doctoral programs designed to produce scholars and thought leaders capable of contributing original knowledge to their disciplines. The programs emphasize advanced research, critical analysis, and academic excellence, aligning with global standards and addressing global developmental and intellectual challenges.

These Doctorate programs are in Four Key Disciplines:

Doctor Of Business Administration (DBA)

• Specializations: Strategic Management, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Leadership and Organizational Change, Finance and Accounting, Economics

Doctor Of Psychology (Psy.D), Clinical Psychology

• Specializations: Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Health Psychology, Research Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Neuropsychology, Cognitive Psychology, Experimental Psychology

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in International Relations

• Specializations: Development Studies, Diplomacy & Foreign Policy, Peace, Conflict and Security Studies

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Systems and Technology

• Specializations: Machine Learning, Information Systems and Cybersecurity, E-Society and Information Systems, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Distribution Systems

USIU-Africa invites applications from qualified scholars to serve as External Examiners for the above-named doctoral programs. This call aligns with the University’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of research quality, academic integrity, and global benchmarking in postgraduate education.

The External Examiner will:

• Critically evaluate the quality, originality, and contribution of the doctoral research.
• Provide a detailed written report assessing the thesis before the oral defence.

The Applicants should:

• Hold an earned doctoral degree in a relevant field.
• Hold the rank of senior lecturer and above at an accredited university
• Have at least 5 years professional experience in the field
• Demonstrate experience in doctoral supervision and external examination
• Have recent and relevant scholarly publications in their area of specialization