Jewelry/Metals Instructor, Director of the Byrne Family Jewelry Studio

This position may require occasional evening and weekend hours.

Hanover, NH
Hopkins Center

The Jewelry/Metals Instructor, Director of the Byrne Family Jewelry Studio ( BFJS) is one of the Student Workshops at the Hopkins Center for the Arts. The Student Workshops are a mentored makerspace arts and crafts program that is open to all Dartmouth students. The Jewelry Studio Director is responsible for: safety, planning and programming, teaching design and fabrication processes and techniques, assisting/advising students in their design and fabrication efforts, supervising student teaching assistants and other shop staff, maintaining equipment, ordering, receiving, and selling materials and all other aspects or managing the program. Develops the Jewelry Studio facilities and programs to increase the effectiveness of the studio as a college-wide resource.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

In the cover letter please describe how you think that you can benefit our program and briefly describe your teaching philosophy.

Please provide three to five images of your recent jewelry/metals work in addition to three to five images of student work, where you were the principle instructor.

Photos should be uploaded with the application. Candidate may provide a URL link to their portfolio as well.

Student Instruction
The Jewelry/Metals Instructor and Director of the Byrne Family Jewelry Studio instructs beginner and advanced-level students on an individual basis in creating jewelry and small sculptures of their design and interest. This includes providing guidance on feasibility of design, fabrication needs, materials and processes. This role teaches and demonstrates a full range of metalworking and jewelry-making techniques such as jewelry casting, wax modeling, silver and gold soldering, raising, forging, metal polishing, lapidary work, stone setting, enameling, laser and pulse arc precision welding, 3/D printing, and more.

The instructor teaches in a mentored, makerspace format that can also include team building jewelry-making events for student groups across campus. The program supports academic classes as needed, which can include in-class demonstrations, and assistance with academic assignments.

Facility/Equipment Management
The Director/Instructor monitors, assists, and advises students in the safe use of potentially hazardous chemicals, equipment, and processes. In conjunction with the Department of Environmental Health and Safety, establishes standard operating procedures and emergency procedures to be followed in case of accident or injury. This role is responsible for determining facility, equipment, and material requirements. Performs research and purchases tools, equipment, cabochons and gemstones, metals, findings and maintains associated records. Orders, prices, and sells materials to students for their projects.

The Director/Instructor supervises a part-time FTE Jewelry/Metals Instructor as well as student teaching assistants. This role maintains a training program to promote competence in technical jewelry processes and teaching skills. The work includes documenting student projects and use of the studio and maintaining professional relationships with instructors in other workshops to facilitate use by students requiring additional equipment, expertise or materials. Often communicates with faculty regarding student projects which are related to coursework.

Fiscal Management
This role manages the Jewelry Studio budget. Generates additional income through mark-up and sales of materials used in the shop. In accordance with Dartmouth College and Hopkins Center policies, manages expenditures; reconciles monthly transactions; ensures maintenance of balanced budget and maintains security on precious stones, metals and equipment.