Occasional Research Project Supervisors

GCU London is the London-based postgraduate campus of Glasgow Caledonian University. We are now accepting expressions of interest from candidates with academic/industry experience to join our 2026 Tri B (Spring Term) Supervisor Team as a Casual Hour Worker (Occasional) for the following subject areas:

International Management & Business Development

International Marketing

Fashion, Luxury and Sustainability – Branding, Marketing & Business

The supervisor will be allocated a pool of students undertaking their 60-unit Masters Research Project (dissertation) and will provide academic guidance and feedback over a 11-week period to ensure a seamless execution of the student’s ideas and ultimate completion of the project. Support will be provided by the supervisor through online or face to face meetings and email guidance in accordance with the university’s policies and practices. The supervisor will also first mark the submitted dissertation and complete second marking of another student they did not supervise. The supervision and marking are included in the fee.

Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. With a strong commitment to high quality education and research which supports the communities we serve, we have strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students get the careers they dream of and deserve.

Named UK Modern University of the Year for Graduate Jobs in the latest Daily Mail University Guide, and the top-ranked UK modern university in the Times and Sunday Times Guide 2026, we are a UK top 40 university according to these highly regarded guides. We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked first in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table (2024).

Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

Expressions of interest are welcomed from suitably qualified individuals with advanced knowledge of relevant course topics ranging from marketing to management and fashion disciplines. Supervision experience in UK universities at postgraduate level is preferred alongside relevant industry expertise.

If you wish to know more about these roles or for an informal discussion, please feel free to contact the Research Project Team by email at ResearchProject@gcu.ac.uk.

To register your interest please send a CV and covering letter to: contact@gculondon.ac.uk

Applicants must have the continued right to live and work in the United Kingdom to apply for these vacancies.

Successful applicants will be engaged as Casual Hour Workers on a flexible basis and will be paid per student supervised and second marked. Renumeration is arranged per student supervised, based on an hourly rate of £59.00. NOTE: all new supervisors must attend one of the following half-day onboarding sessions at the GCU London Campus: 4 December or 15 January. Travel reimbursement is not available.

The closing date for applications is Monday 17 November 2025

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