Dissertation Supervisor - Business & Tourism

Dissertation Supervisor – Business & Tourism

Join GEDU Global Education as a part‑time dissertation supervisor. You will support adult learners with diverse backgrounds, guiding them through the process of writing their dissertations in Business and Tourism Management.

Salary: £250 per student, covering supervisory time, formative feedback, 1st and 2nd marking, and ad‑hoc meetings.

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

Location: London (West & East), Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds – on site

You will be allocated up to 20 project students and be required to provide 10 hours of supervision plus marking time per student.

• Support students in defining and refining 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 affecting 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 diverse student bodies, especially mature students from widening participation backgrounds.
• Willing to work occasional weekends and evenings, and travel to our various campuses.
• Good IT skills across Microsoft packages.

• External examiner experience.
• Relevant industry experience.