Instructor, Jewelry Design and CAD/CAM

Primary Function:

Provides a positive, constructive and creative learning environment for students in the Jewelry Design and CAD/CAM classes, by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities:

• As an Instructor, delivers education to GIA students in some or all of the On Campus Jewelry Design and Comprehensive CAD/CAM programs and Lab classes utilizing a variety of tools and software including, but not limited to: Rhino and Matrix CAD software, CAM RP equipment, audio-visual aids, and other materials to supplement presentations.
• Imparts appropriate and relevant course material consistent with GIA’s course plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and facilitator guides, in order to remain aligned with GIA’s global reputation, standards, and integrity.
• Addresses student concerns, complaints, or issues promptly, and effectively interfaces with the London School Director, the London Instruction Manager and/or other appropriate Education staff as needed for further action.
• Counsels students regarding academic performance and methods for improvement.
• Maintains and fosters sensitivity and respect for a culturally diverse classroom environment.
• Proctors tests; and receives, corrects, and processes student assignments and/or projects.
• Submits final student grades to Student Services according to required schedule.
• Participates in Education meetings, training, and ongoing professional development, as needed, concerning course material, instructional content, student feedback, operational and administrative procedures, etc.
• In general, may travel occasionally to national and/or international locations for training, instructional, development or Institute representation purposes.
• Communicates effectively, gets along with co-workers and management, and deals with others effectively and professionally under pressure.
• Must be able to travel to GIA Headquarters in California and attend training.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements:

• GIA Jewelry Design Certificate, GIA Comprehensive CAD/CAM Certificate, GIA Jewelry Design & Technology (JDT), GIA Graduate Jeweler (GJ) diplomas preferred.
• A minimum of three years related practical jewelry industry experience is required.
• In addition, Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) and five years related practical jewelry industry experience is preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate a command of theory and contemporary knowledge, and continuing study in field.
• Ability to effectively present course material and provide answers and feedback to students.
• Ability to effectively interface with staff and students.
• Ability to relate with students and their ongoing issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have legal right to work in the UK.

If you are interested in this position, please attach your CV and cover letter to an email and submit to ukcareers@gia.edu with the job title as the subject line.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Applicants and new hires are subject to background checks as per the company policy; this will include reference checks, address, education verification, police verification and work history verification.

Equal Opportunity:

GIA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marital status, race, religion or belief, national origin, veteran’s status, sex, and sexual orientation.

Due to the high volume of CVs we receive, we regret that we cannot personally contact every applicant. Candidates whose experience closely matches our qualification requirements will be contacted by GIA and invited for an interview.

Thank you for your interest in GIA. Any information that we collect from you as part of your online application will be transferred to and stored in GIA’s headquarters in the United States, and GIA personnel in the United States will have access to such information. By submitting your application to GIA, you consent to the processing and transfer of your personal information in accordance with the terms of our privacy policy, a copy of which is available at www.gia.edu/privacy-policy