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

• 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.

• Strong digital mentoring and online engagement skills
• Familiarity and prior experience with online or virtual supervision

• An earned PhD in a relevant field from a recognised institution.
• At least three (3) peer-reviewed publications in the last five years.