Dissertation Supervisor - Business & Tourism

Canterbury Christ Church University; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking Dissertation Supervisors to guide students in writing their dissertations. Responsibilities include providing academic support and feedback on dissertation drafts. The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree, experience in higher education, and strong interpersonal skills. This role involves supervising up to 20 students, with a compensation of £250 per student. The position requires regular contact and encouragement for independent scholarly development. Working evenings and weekends may be needed.

Qualifications

• Qualified to at least a Masters Level degree in a related discipline area.
• Demonstrable experience in academic research and dissertation supervision.
• Experience of working in Higher Education.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Academic research

Dissertation supervision

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of research ethics

IT skills (Microsoft packages)

Education

Master's degree in a related discipline

Tools

Statistical programmes

Job description

Dissertation Supervisor - Business & Tourism

Location: Stanmore, Greater London, UK, HA7 4

Application Deadline: 2025-12-29

We are seeking Dissertation Supervisors to support our vision of Changing lives through education. Are you someone who can guide students through the process of writing their dissertations? Do you have previous experience of providing dissertation supervision combined with demonstrable experience in Business and Tourism Management as well as working with adult learners from diverse backgrounds? We want to hear from you!

You will join the teaching teams and support the research project module. You will be allocated up to 20 project students and will 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 and 2nd marking as well as 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 Masters Level degree in a related discipline area.
• 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, both 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 working on all Microsoft packages.

Desirable:

• External examiner experience.
• Relevant industry related experience.