Associate Instructor- Online Education

JOB OVERVIEW

Provides instruction for assigned classes courses or introductory seminars and guides student outcomes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates and presents course material reviews via Zoom and PowerPoint for both Colored Stone and Diamonds courses.
• Utilizes Blackboard to post timely announcements and discussion board prompts.
• Receives corrects and processes student assignments and examinations. Provides written results and feedback to students by email.
• Instructs students in Distance Education Gemology Program and ancillary courses in person and via telephone Zoom and email.
• Provides and assists students in navigating and using Learning Management System (LMS)/Blackboard for virtual classroom learning.
• Performs various assignments relating to the updating of education stone sets key cards course materials notes etc. on the Carlsbad campus.
• Assists students in proper usage of gemological identification equipment (i.e. microscope refractometer tweezers polariscope dichroscope etc.; also assists students in understanding course content by using texts and other resource materials and explaining information in simple and understandable language.
• Initiates student support provides advice and motivation to Distance Education students to assist them in successfully completing their course work.
• Collaborates with other instructors and staff to develop and continuously improve education delivery methods.
• Manages student workroom setup (e.g. gathering of materials managing equipment / materials appropriately etc..
• Ensures administrative student workroom responsibilities are completed in a timely manner (e.g. attendance assessments posting grades documentation etc..
• 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..
• Other duties as assigned.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge Skills & Abilities)

• Indepth knowledge of gemstones diamonds gem identification equipment and understanding of the jewelry industry.
• Ability and willingness to meet all minimum requirements mandated by federal state local accrediting and other regulatory bodies to be a GIA Instructor.
• Professional Development: Meets annual professional development requirements as defined by management.
• Knowledge: Sound industry gemological knowledge
• Language skills: ability to read comprehend and follow standard procedures or instruction (proficiency in reading writing and speaking in English required)
• Communication skills: ability to communicate complex info in a simplified and clear manner; can communicate effectively with students on achievement or lack of achievement of goals able to develop and modify communication strategies to deliver difficult messages to students.
• Interpersonal skills: ability to create positive interactions with students; actively communicates with coworkers students or with management in a timely & professional manner; maintains collaborative working relationship with others and peers to improve student performance
• Personal accountability: continually improves performance; takes personal accountability for decisions actions & outcomes
• Time management / organizational skills: Manages time and priorities appropriately approaches work in an organized and systematic manner. Able to monitor student progress (strengths / weaknesses) in an effort to meet student needs
• Strong computer skills (MS Office email etc. Jenzabar and/or Blackboard preferred)
• Flexibility: able to adapt to change able to multitask while maintaining attention to detail. Able to adapt learning styles to meet student needs. Able to travel and/or work alternative shifts as needed.
• Conflict resolution: able to settle differences in productive ways while minimizing disruptions. Ability to communicate and enforce policies via email Zoom phone and in the classroom (willingness to confront issues)
• Teamwork: Interface well with others (other departments like facilities admissions education technology etc. knows who to go to and how to communicate issues/needs
• Maintains & fosters sensitivity and respect for cultural diversity in and out of the classroom
• Decision quality and problem solving: identify potential problems articulate / classify issues and able to determine next steps; apply sound analytical and reasoning skills during the problemsolving process; analyze the data gathered and reach a solution or provide a summary for a management decision when required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School diploma Graduate Gemologist diploma from GIA and 3 years of trade experience required.

The following is desirable:

• Bachelors degree in related field
• Additional related training (GJ JDT FGA etc.
• Retail management experience
• 2 years of teaching mentoring or training experience
• Experience with a Learning Management System (LMS)
• Bilingual in Spanish or Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT (if applicable)

• Work is performed in a designated professional office workstation and environment on campus in Carlsbad CA.
• Extensive use of office equipment to include computer calculator copier and other business related machines and software.

Pay: $75K Annual

Disclaimer: This job description indicates in general terms the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification and it may be changed by management at any time. Other duties may also apply. Nothing in this job description changes the atwill employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees.