Instructor, Therapeutic Massage Program

The Part-time Instructor, Therapeutic Massage will provide instruction in the fundamentals, applications, ethics and the business of massage.

Minimum Qualifications

Instructors shall be trained in the subject taught, and shall have:

• At least two years of professional experience in the subject area; and and

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

Instructors shall have one of the following professional credentials:

1.Be licensed under the NC practice act for at least two years; OR

2.Have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited post-secondary institution with at least 12 semester credit hours of academic coursework in the subject area they teach from such institution; or

3.Hold a state license or certification from a state other than North Carolina in massage and bodywork therapy for at least two years; if no such credential is available, hold a valid certification in massage and bodywork therapy for at least two years from an agency whose certification program is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy - Title 21, Chapter 30, Section .0621 (d).

Instructors must possess training in:

• Presentation Skills

• Development and implementation of lesson plans

• Dynamics of the teacher/student relationship

• Management of the classroom environment

• Evaluation of student performance

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in massage therapy or related subject. Note: Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a United States Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACS
• Previous Teaching Experience

Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assume responsibility for teaching assignments as designated by the department chairperson and approved by the dean.

• Assume responsibility for maintaining all required College records including attendance and grade reports, roll books, etc.

• Make recommendations to Department Chair for supplies, equipment, and equipment repairs.

• Construct, administer, and grade examinations.

• Assume responsibility for being familiar with and adhering to all policies of the College.

• Treat others respectfully, speak to others courteously and behave in such a way that creates a workplace environment that is marked by trustworthiness, honest but polite communication, and interpersonal interactions that are both personally cordial and professionally appropriate.

• Model an understanding of and commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy and mission.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment.

• The employee will frequently communicate with other employees and students and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

• The employee may need to move around their office and / or campus to attend meetings / classes and to access files, machinery or other job related tools.

• The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 35 pounds.

• The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies

• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.