Adjunct Faculty, Therapeutic Massage

The Adjunct Faculty, Therapeutic Massage position is a part-time position that is available to teach in the daytime. The program prepares individuals for successful employment as licensed massage therapists.  This position reports directly to the Division Chair of Salon and Spa Services and has the following responsibilities:

Promotes College mission, values, and vision.

Teaches assigned courses in classroom, lab and /or clinical settings to meet program needs including, but not limited to, day, evening, weekend, and distance courses.

Evaluates student progress and provides appropriate feedback. 

Develops course syllabi and provides appropriate written information to students concerning course evaluation and criteria. 

Explore, assess, and implement appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning outcomes.

Carries out a program of self evaluation to determine instructional effectiveness. 

Participate in activities necessary to maintain program compliance with the North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy.  

Assists in the evaluation of courses and programs.

Prepares and submits instructional records, reports, and grades established by institutional policy. 

Attends appropriate College and School meetings. 

Assists in student recruitment and retention. 

Maintains appropriate office hours and accessibility for students, faculty and staff. 

Participates in professional development to enhance instructional and technical skills. 

Performs other tasks as assigned which support the mission and initiatives of the College.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Position Qualifications

Required:

Be licensed under the NCBMBT practice act for at least two years; or have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited post-secondary institution with at least 12 semester credit hours of academic course work in the subject area they teach from such institution 

Must be in good standing with the NCBMBT

At least two years of professional experience in the subject area 

Received certification to teach a trademarked modality if such certification is available

Strong computer skills and commitment to use of technology in instruction

Creativity and openness to change

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to work effectively and collegially with others in a team environment

Maintain high level of sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse environment of individuals with varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds

Familiarity with and appreciation for the mission of a comprehensive community college

Effectiveness in the following College organizational competencies:

 – Translating College purpose, values, and vision into organizational action

 – Collaborating and facilitating

 – Creating and innovating

 – Anticipating and responding to change 

– Providing vision and leadership

 – Assessment of student learning 

– Engagement and assessment of successful student retention models 

Preferred:

Associate’s degree in related field from a regionally accredited institution

Prior teaching experience