Associate Instructor (English Skills)

Our client is the world’s foremost authority on diamonds, colored stones, and pearls. A public benefit, nonprofit institute.

Responsibilities

• Providing a positive, constructive, and creative learning environment for students in the On-Campus Gemology Program and Lab classes.
• Instructing students in the On-Campus Gemology Program and the On-Campus Gemology Lab classes in utilizing gemological equipment including, but not limited to microscope, spectroscope, refractometer, polariscope, dichroscope, audio-visual aids, and other materials to supplement presentations.
• Assisting in curriculum development, creating educational delivery, and course materials for the On-Campus Gemology Program and the On-Campus Gemology Lab classes.
• Addressing student concerns, complaints, or issues promptly, and effectively interfaces with the Dean of Students, Director, Education, and/or other appropriate Education staff as needed for further action.
• Counseling students regarding academic performance and methods for improvement.
• Maintaining and fostering sensitivity and respect for a culturally diverse classroom environment.
• Participating in Education meetings and training as needed concerning course material instruction, student concerns, operational and administrative procedures, etc.
• Proctoring tests; and receiving, correcting, and processing student assignments.
• May developing Instruction Guide and assemble educational trade material for student instruction.
• Experience in related practical jewelry industry and gemology is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate a command of theory and contemporary knowledge, including continued studies.
• Ability to effectively present course material and provide answers and feedback to students in Thai and English.
• Strong command of written and spoken English.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Energetic and confident with a pleasant personality.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or related fields.
• Direct experience teaching and tutoring in English in an international environment is a plus.
• Ability to demonstrate a command of theory and contemporary knowledge, including continued studies.
• Ability to effectively present course material and provide answers and feedback to students in Thai and English.
• Strong command of written and spoken English.
• Energetic and confident with a pleasant personality.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.