Dissertation Supervisor - Business & Tourism

GEDU Services; Stroud Green; Presencial; GBP 284.130 - 404.670; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An academic support organization is seeking Dissertation Supervisors across various UK locations to guide students through their dissertation process in Business and Tourism. Supervisors will manage up to 20 students, providing structured support, feedback, and encouraging independent thinking. Ideal candidates will hold a Master's degree and have relevant supervisory experience within higher education. This role also requires good IT skills and willingness to engage with a diverse student body, making it vital to promote inclusive and supportive learning environments.

Formación

• Demonstrable experience in academic research and dissertation supervision.
• Experience of working in Higher Education.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methodology.

Responsabilidades

• Support students in defining their research questions and objectives.
• Advise on appropriate research methodologies.
• Guide students in conducting literature reviews and sourcing materials.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of research methodologies

Knowledge of statistical programmes

Understanding of academic writing conventions

Educación

Masters Level degree in a related discipline

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Dissertation Supervisor - Business & Tourism

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? Have you previously supervised dissertations and have demonstrable experience in Business and Tourism Management and working with adult learners from diverse backgrounds? We want to hear from you!

You will be allocated up to 20 project students and you 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)

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.