Dissertation Supervisor – Business & Tourism
Join GEDU Global Education as a Dissertation Supervisor and support our vision of changing lives through education.
Salary: £250 per student (covers supervisory time, formative feedback, marking, and ad‑hoc meetings).
Department: Academic/Canterbury Christ Church University partnership
Location: London (West & East), Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds – on‑site.
What You’ll Be Doing
Academic Supervision
* Support students in defining and refining research questions and objectives.
* Advise on appropriate research methodologies and ethical considerations.
* Guide students through literature reviews and sourcing relevant materials.
* Provide structured feedback on drafts and monitor progress.
* Ensure dissertations meet required academic, institutional and PSRB standards.
Student Support
* Maintain regular contact with assigned students through scheduled meetings.
* Encourage independent thinking and scholarly development.
* Identify and address academic or personal challenges 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.
* Passion for higher education and working with a diverse student body, especially mature students from widening participation backgrounds.
* Willingness to work occasional weekends and evenings, and travel to campuses.
* Good IT skills across Microsoft packages.
Desirable
* External examiner experience.
* Relevant industry experience.
Seniority Level
* Entry level
Employment Type
* Part‑time
Job Function
* Other
* Industry: Education
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