Gemology Instructor - On-Campus (NYC)

GIA (Gemological Institute of America); New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401-K plan (matching, no vesting)

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

GIA in New York City is seeking an instructor to provide in-person instruction for assigned classes and guide student outcomes in the gemology program. This onsite role in midtown Manhattan requires delivering content, managing class setup, attendance, and assessments to ensure academic delivery follows established guidelines.

The role emphasizes using AV equipment, MS Office, and LMS tools, staying current with industry trends, and supporting other areas as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma (or GED) and Graduate Gemologist diploma.
• Minimum 3 years of trade experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree highly desirable.
• 2+ years of teaching, mentoring or training experience; LMS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consistently exercises discretion and independent judgment within the defined scope of responsibilities.
• Oversee 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.
• Teach 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 workstation, student desks and instruments.
• Ensures administrative class management responsibilities are completed in a timely manner (e.g., attendance, assessments, posting grades, documentation, etc.).
• Manage 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.
• Use 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.
• 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.

Skills

English proficiency

MS Office

LMS

AV equipment

Time management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduate Gemologist diploma

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

LMS experience (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Learning Management System (LMS)

Gemological instruments (microscope, refractometers)

Job description

GIA in New York City is seeking an instructor to provide in-person instruction for assigned classes and guide student outcomes in the gemology program. This onsite role in midtown Manhattan requires delivering content, managing class setup, attendance, and assessments to ensure academic delivery follows established guidelines.

The role emphasizes using AV equipment, MS Office, and LMS tools, staying current with industry trends, and supporting other areas as needed.