Professional Crafts Jewelry is an intensive two-year program that teaches design, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurship appropriate for a small business. Primarily instruction and public service and those forms of research which promote and enhance the college’s commitment to excellence in instruction and which supports the current needs of the students and faculty. Faculty members are responsible to the Dean or Program Manager. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of leader, teacher, adviser and facilitator of learning.

This position is a 9-month full-time exempt faculty position.  This position will be advertised until filled.

The instructor will be responsible for the following duties:

• Advising students;
• Maintaining office hours; 
• Assisting with registration;
• Serving on College committees;
• Developing curriculum;
• Maintaining professional competence;
• Participation in professional development activities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Instruct courses within the prescribed curriculum which includes teaching the following subjects:  studio safety, jewelry design, rendering, fabrication techniques, casting, die forming, shell forming, forging, raising, repousse, etching, inlay, patination, anodizing, mokume gane, granulation, reticulation, advanced stone setting, electroplating, repair, and enameling.  Responsible for the development and revision of course content, textbook/equipment selection, instructional materials and teaching assignments/scheduling. 
• Maintain annually updated course syllabi and provide each student with a written statement of course requirements at the beginning of the semester including texts, course content and competencies and evaluation. 
• Prepare course materials; use appropriate teaching techniques including delivering lectures, leading discussions and conducting studio demonstrations; and perform other activities, which are related to and meet the requirements of the courses. 
• Conduct evaluations of student performance and assign grades on the basis of such evaluations. 
• Maintain records of student attendance and grades according to college and state policy and procedure. 
• Maintain posted office hours as required by College policy and procedure and be available for student conferences and tutoring. 
• Responsible for administering student surveys in classes as prescribed by College procedure and discussing results with Dean or Program Manager.
• Participate in the development and implementation of articulation programs and agreements and promote student participation in such programs. 
• Provide students with academic and career advisement and assistance in transferability as appropriate. 
• Work with students and employers in occupational settings, on-the-job training, practicums, internships and similar work-related situations as needed. 
• Maintain professional skills and subject expertise through continual study and research in discipline and through involvement in professional organizations. 
• Donate academic expertise in the local, state or national community when appropriate to fulfill the community relations goals of the College.
• Serve on faculty, College and/or University and Community College System of North Carolina committees as appropriate.
• May operate college-owned vehicles
• Support and encourage college-sponsored activities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
• Learn new guidelines and processes in performing duties and advising students.
• Create a student-centered environment.