Adjunct Instructor - Jewelry

About the role

Brookdale Community College seeks a qualified Adjunct Instructor to teach Jewelry 1 for the Fall 2025 semester. This course introduces students to fundamental jewelry fabrication techniques and design principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures, demonstrations, and studio instruction in jewelry making.
• Develop a course syllabus addendum aligned with department standards, including objectives, outcomes, and grading criteria.
• Cover metal fabrication techniques, such as sawing, filing, soldering, texturing, and forming.
• Introduce the safe use of jewelry studio tools and equipment.
• Hold office hours to support students outside of class.

Requirements

• MFA degree in jewelry or metals or BFA degree with a concentration in jewelry or metals combined with a minimum of five years of recent professional experience.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations, both Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Institutional.
• Ability to monitor safety procedures required to handle gas, acids, kilns, resins, and power equipment.
• Comprehensive skills in soldering, casting, etching, and enameling.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to teaching excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience at the college level.
• Experience with diverse student populations.
• Knowledge of Monmouth County and its communities.

Benefits

Morning, afternoon, evening and weekend courses may be available in Lincroft, Western Monmouth and Higher Education Centers.

Pay

$985 per credit hour