Dissertation Supervisor - Business & Tourism
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We are seeking Dissertation Supervisors to support our vision of Changing lives through education. If you can guide students through the process of writing their dissertations, have demonstrable experience in Business and Tourism Management and have worked with adult learners from diverse backgrounds, we want to hear from you.
You will be allocated up to 20 project students and be required to provide 10 hours of supervision plus marking time per student supervised.
Salary: £250 per student in all locations. This includes supervisory time, formative feedback, 1st marking, 2nd marking and ad‑hoc meetings.
Department: Academic/Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) partnership
Location: London (West and East), Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds – (On‑Site)
What you'll be doing
Academic supervision
* 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.
Student support
* 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 Master’s Level degree in a related discipline.
* Demonstrable experience in academic research and dissertation supervision.
* Experience 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 our various campuses.
* Good IT skills, proficient with Microsoft Office.
Desirable
* External examiner experience.
* Relevant industry experience.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Education
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