Associate Instructor On-Campus Gemology

Associate Instructor On-Campus Gemology

Requirements

• High School diploma and 3+ years of trade experience (required in the US, preferred elsewhere), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field highly desirable
• GG 2+ years of teaching, mentoring or training experience
• Experience with a Learning Management System (LMS)
• AJP required for all instructors (gemology & JMA); expected to acquire within 1 year of hire
• Must be able to travel up to 10%

Responsibilities

• Provides in-person instruction for assigned classes, courses, or introductory seminars and guides student outcomes.
• Consistently exercises discretion and independent judgment within the defined scope of responsibilities.
• Oversees the instruction of accredited and state-licensed vocational courses and programs and provide a comprehensive education to students seeking careers in the gem and jewelry industry.
• Teaches assigned classes, courses or introductory seminars. Manages delivery of content, ensuring academic delivery adheres to established guidelines.
• Manages class set-up and maintain cleanliness of work station, student desks and instruments (e.g., gathering of materials, managing equipment / materials appropriately, etc.).
• Ensures administrative class management responsibilities are completed in a timely manner (e.g., attendance, assessments, posting grades, documentation, etc.)
• Manages student evaluations (homework reviews, proctor exams, grade papers, assignments or projects, initiate conversations with students about grades, academic notice, counseling, tracks students and pinpoints student learning, etc.) and student engagement.
• Used active listening with student questions and comments. Responds to student questions. Prepared for questions beyond immediate scope of the lecture. Sincere and friendly; projected enthusiasm while teaching and answering questions.
• May participate in student orientation and/or graduation activities, as needed
• May support other functional areas, as needed
• May be required to travel and teach in other locations or work various shifts, as needed
• Stays current with industry trends (follows industry publications, etc.)
• Professional Development: Meets annual professional development requirements as defined by management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong computer skills. Well-prepared and adept in using the school’s AV equipment for presentations, testing devices, Learning Management System, etc.
• (MS Office, email, etc., preferred)