Dissertation Supervisor - Business & Tourism - Part Time
Join the teaching teams at GEDU Global Education to support our vision of Changing lives through education.
We are seeking Dissertation Supervisors to guide students through the process of writing their dissertations. If you have experience providing dissertation supervision, a background in Business and Tourism Management, and have worked with adult learners from diverse backgrounds, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
- You will be allocated up to 20 project students and required to provide 10 hours of supervision plus marking time per student.
- Support students in defining and refining their research questions and objectives.
- Advise on appropriate research methodologies and ethical considerations.
- Guide students in conducting literature reviews and sourcing relevant materials.
- Provide structured feedback on dissertation drafts and monitor progress.
- Ensure dissertations meet required academic, institutional and PSRB standards.
- Maintain regular contact with assigned students through scheduled supervision meetings.
- Encourage independent thinking and scholarly development.
- Identify and address academic or personal challenges that may be affecting progress.
- Promote inclusive and supportive learning environments.
About You
- Qualified to at least a Masters Level degree in a related discipline.
- Demonstrable experience in academic research and dissertation supervision.
- Experience of working in Higher Education.
- Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methodology.
- Knowledge of statistical programmes and secondary data analysis.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of research ethics, methodologies, and academic writing conventions.
- Understanding of, and passion for, higher education and working with a diverse student body, especially mature students from a widening participation background.
- Willing to work occasional weekends and evenings, and travel to various campuses.
- Good IT skills working on all Microsoft office packages.
Desirable
- External examiner experience.
- Relevant industry related experience.
Salary
£250 per student (includes supervisory time, formative feedback, first and second marking, and ad-hoc meetings).
Department
Academic/Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) partnership.
Location
London (West and East), Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds – (On‑Site).
Employment Type
Part‑time.
Seniority Level
Entry level.
