Dissertation Supervisor – Business & Tourism – Good Salary

Dissertation Supervisor – Business & Tourism – Good Salary

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

Location & Department

Location: London (West and East), Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds – (On‑Site)

Department: Academic/Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) partnership

Salary

£250 per student (includes supervisory time, formative feedback, 1st and 2nd marking, and ad‑hoc meetings) for up to 20 project students. You must provide 10 hours of supervision plus marking time per student.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• Qualified to at least a Masters Level degree in a related discipline.
• 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.

Desirable

• External examiner experience.
• Relevant industry related experience.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part‑time

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