Dissertation Supervisor - Business & Tourism

Dissertation Supervisor – Business & Tourism

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.

We are seeking Dissertation Supervisors to support our vision of Changing lives through education
. If you can guide students through the process of writing their dissertations and have demonstrable experience in Business and Tourism Management, we want to hear from you.

You will join the teaching teams and support the research project module.

Student Allocation: Up to 20 project students; required 10 hours of supervision plus marking time per student.

Salary: £250 per student (includes supervisory time, formative feedback, first and second marking, and 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 affect progress.
• Promote inclusive and supportive learning environments.

• Qualified to at least a Masters 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.
• Understanding of, and passion for, 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 various campuses.
• Good IT skills, working on all Microsoft packages.

• External examiner experience.
• Relevant industry experience.

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