Dissertation Supervisor - Business & Tourism - Part Time

GEDU Services; St Ann's Chapel; On-site; GBP 4,800 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational services provider is seeking Dissertation Supervisors to support students in their writing processes. Ideal candidates will have a Masters degree and experience in higher education, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Responsibilities include guiding students through research methodologies and providing feedback on their drafts. This role requires a commitment to inclusivity and may involve occasional weekend work. Salary is £250 per student supervised.

Qualifications

• Qualified to at least a Masters Level degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in academic research and dissertation supervision.
• Understanding of research methodologies and academic writing.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
• Knowledge of statistical programs and secondary data analysis.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of research ethics and academic writing conventions.
• Commitment to supporting a diverse student body, including mature learners.

Responsibilities

• Support students in defining and refining their research questions.
• Provide structured feedback on dissertation drafts.
• Maintain regular contact with assigned students.

Skills

Academic research

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of research ethics

Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methodology

IT skills

Education

Masters Level degree in a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

SPSS/R

Job description

Dissertation Supervisor - Business & Tourism - Part Time

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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 providing dissertation supervision combined with demonstrable experience in Business and Tourism Management and 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 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)

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.