Associate Instructor Online Education

GIA (Gemological Institute of America)•Carlsbad, CA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Instructor provides instruction for assigned classes, courses, and lab classes and guides student outcomes in GIA’s Online Education Gemology Program and ancillary courses. Instruction and student support are delivered in person and through telephone, Zoom, and email. The instructor prepares course reviews, supports students’ use of Brightspace and gemological equipment, assesses assignments and examinations, and provides timely feedback and motivation. The role also contributes to course delivery improvements and related campus education operations.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Graduate Gemologist diploma from GIA.
At least 3 years of trade experience.
In-depth knowledge of gemstones, diamonds, gem identification equipment, and the jewelry industry.
Ability and willingness to meet minimum instructor requirements mandated by federal, state, local, accrediting, and other regulatory bodies.
Meet annual professional development requirements defined by management.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Ability to communicate complex information clearly and simply, including student achievement and difficult messages.
Ability to build positive interactions with students and maintain professional, timely communication and collaborative working relationships.
Personal accountability and commitment to continuous performance improvement.
Strong time-management and organizational skills, including monitoring student progress and needs.
Strong computer skills, including MS Office and email.
Ability to adapt to change, multitask while maintaining attention to detail, adapt teaching to student learning styles, and travel or work alternative shifts as needed.
Ability to resolve conflicts productively and communicate and enforce policies through email, Zoom, phone, and classroom settings.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional and supporting departments.
Sensitivity and respect for cultural diversity.
Problem-solving, analytical, and reasoning skills, including identifying issues and determining next steps.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Additional related training, such as GJ, JDT, or FGA.
Retail management experience.
At least 2 years of teaching, mentoring, or training experience.
Experience with a Learning Management System (LMS).
Bilingual in Spanish or Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin).
Knowledge of Jenzabar and/or Brightspace.

Responsibilities

Create and present course material reviews via Zoom and PowerPoint for Pearls, Diamonds, Colored Stones, and Gem ID courses.
Use Brightspace to post timely announcements and discussion-board prompts.
Receive, correct, and process student assignments and examinations; provide written results and feedback by email via Brightspace.
Instruct students in the Online Education Gemology Program and ancillary courses in person and via telephone, Zoom, and email.
Help students navigate and use the Learning Management System (LMS)/Brightspace for virtual classroom learning.
Perform assignments related to updating education stone sets, key cards, course materials, and notes on the Carlsbad campus.
Assist students with proper use of gemological identification equipment and understanding course content through texts and other resources, explaining information clearly.
Initiate student support and provide advice and motivation to help Online Education students complete coursework successfully.
Collaborate with instructors and staff to develop and continuously improve education delivery methods.
Manage student workroom setup, including gathering materials and appropriately managing equipment and materials.
Complete administrative student workroom responsibilities in a timely manner, including attendance, assessments, grade posting, and documentation.
May participate in student orientation and graduation activities as needed.
May support other functional areas as needed.
May travel to teach at other locations or work various shifts as needed.
Stay current with industry trends and publications.
Perform other duties as assigned.