Graduate Student Supervisors - Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy

The role of Graduate Student Supervisor at The Open University of Kenya (OUK) supports the Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy program. OUK utilizes innovative teaching and learning methodologies, including online and distance education, to address limited capacity in traditional universities, thereby accommodating a larger number of qualified students through flexible learning modes.

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 Masters Supervisor

• PhD in a relevant field OR Master’s degree with significant research/ professional experience in specialized areas and demonstration of supervision of Masters candidates to completion.
• At least two (2) 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.