Dissertation Supervisor: Business & Tourism Research Mentor

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

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.