Students Supervisor - Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management
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Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment, one MUST have:
Roles & Responsibilities of Supervisors
- Provide academic and research supervision to Masters and PhD candidates.
- Guide candidates in proposal development, research design, data collection, analysis and thesis writing.
- Mentor candidates through virtual supervision on OUK's digital platforms.
- Ensure adherence to OUK's Graduate Studies Policy, research ethics and quality standards and other University policies including timelines.
- Provide timely feedback and progress reports as per institutional guidelines.
- Support preparation for thesis defense and publication of research outputs.
Qualifications for a PhD supervisor
- An earned PhD in a relevant field from a recognised institution.
- At least three (3) peer-reviewed publications in the last five years.
- Strong digital mentoring and online engagement skills to effectively support learners in virtual environments.
- Familiarity and prior experience with online or virtual supervision will be an added advantage.
Application Requirements
- Cover letter indicating area(s) of specialisation.
- Updated CV highlighting supervision experience and publications.
- Evidence of publications (DOI links or copies).
- Recommendation letters from two referees familiar with the applicant's research and supervision records.