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

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

10/19/2026

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

0059101

Position Title

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

Hiring Range Minimum

$79,500

Hiring Range Maximum

$99,400

Union Type

Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

This position may require occasional evening and weekend
hours.

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Hopkins Center

Remote Work Eligibility?

Onsite only

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

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.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of
education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and
Abilities

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jewelry and Metalsmithing or the

equivalent combination of education and experience

• Four years of professional jewelry-making and metalsmithing

teaching experience

• Four years of professional jewelry-making and metalsmithing

experience

• Effective communicator with students, faculty, and staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with CAD, 3/D printing for jewelry casting
• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and Creative Cloud

applications

• Proficiency with jewelry photography and photo editing
• Master of Fine Arts in Jewelry Metalsmithing
• Ten years of professional jewelry-making and metalsmithing

experience

• Ten years of professional jewelry-making and metalsmithing

teaching experience

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Joshua Price Kol

Department Contact Phone Number

603-646-0035

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Joshua Price Kol, Managing Director/Executive Producer

Department Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Background Check

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.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road
vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this
job?

Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants

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

Additional Instructions

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.

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/87566

Key Accountabilities

Description

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.

Percentage Of Time

50

Description

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.

Percentage Of Time

20

Description

Supervision

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.

Percentage Of Time

20

Description

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.

Percentage Of Time

10

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Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions,
interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an
environment that is welcoming to all.

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Performs other duties as assigned

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Pictures/Photos in support of application

Optional Documents

• Applicant provides URL for HM to review