Vacancy title:
Students Supervisor - Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Management, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
The Open University of Kenya

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, August 31 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 14 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Students Supervisor – Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management

1. Guide doctoral candidates in formulating original, high-impact research questions that address contemporary business and management challenges.
2. Oversee the design and execution of rigorous quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research methodologies appropriate for doctoral-level business studies.
3. Mentor students through the comprehensive literature review process, ensuring critical engagement with foundational and emerging business theories.
4. Supervise the writing and defense of the doctoral thesis, including proposal, progress reports, and final dissertation submission.
5. Facilitate students' engagement with industry practitioners and case studies to bridge academic research with real-world business practice.
6. Provide career development guidance, including publication strategies, conference presentations, and academic networking.
7. Evaluate student progress through formal milestone reviews, providing constructive feedback to ensure timely completion within the candidature period.

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.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

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.
• Application Link:Click here to apply

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