Dissertation Supervisor - Business & Tourism

Dissertation Supervisor – Business & Tourism – Good Salary

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!

• 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)
• Students: Up to 20 project students per supervisor. Required time: 10 hours of supervision plus marking time per student.

• 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.

• 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.

• Qualified to at least a Master’s 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, 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.

• External examiner experience.
• Relevant industry experience.