Associate Instructor, Gemology; On-Campus

Position: Associate Instructor, Gemology (On-Campus)
## Associate Instructor, Gemology (On-Campus)
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Gemological Institute of America, Inc. (Carlsbad, California) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R0011474

Job Description
** The Company:
** GIA is the world’s foremost authority in gemology. A part of a global organization, this campus accommodates approximately 400 of the 3,500 employees that GIA employs worldwide. It offers many competitive health and commuter benefits that promote the well-being of its employees, as well as that of the environment.
** The

Location:

** This position is located in Carlsbad, CA reporting fully on-site Monday to Friday.
** Job Overview:
** Provides in-person instruction for assigned classes, courses, or introductory seminars and guides student outcomes.
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*** 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.
** TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
*** Knowledge: sound industry knowledge with a general understanding of regulatory requirements
* 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 co-workers, 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; continuously develops self-awareness, 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 effectively organize classroom to meet student needs
* 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)
* Flexibility: able to adapt to change, able to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail.  Able to adapt learning styles to meet student needs. Able to travel and/or work…