Ranked Faculty, Massage Therapy; Hybrid

Position Information

Are you a dedicated massage therapist with a passion for mentoring, educating, and shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals? Do you find fulfillment in sharing your knowledge and experience beyond patient care? At NWHSU, we value hands‑on expertise of practitioners and believe that real world experience is essential to preparing students to succeed in healthcare. We provide training and resources to help you succeed in academia while leveraging your clinical expertise.

If so, we invite you to apply.

Bloomington, MN with flexibility to work up to 1‑2 days per week remotely; must live locally and be able to come to campus as needed.

• Prepare, maintain, and update course syllabi, lesson plans, assessments, and instructional materials in alignment with program objectives, institutional requirements, and accreditation standards.
• Deliver engaging, evidence‑informed instruction through lectures, demonstrations, hands‑on learning activities, and classroom discussions that support diverse learning styles and student success.
• Evaluate student performance through written examinations, practical assessments, assignments, and participation; provide timely, constructive feedback and academic support.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and professional learning environment that promotes student engagement, collaboration, and professional development.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure curriculum consistency, course alignment, and achievement of program learning outcomes.
• Integrate current research, evidence‑based practices, and emerging trends in massage therapy and adult education into course content and instructional methods.
• Maintain expertise in massage therapy through ongoing professional development, continuing education, and industry engagement.
• Contribute to curriculum development, review, and continuous improvement efforts, including assessment, accreditation, and strategic planning activities.
• Assist in the development and evaluation of academic policies, program standards, and student learning outcomes.
• Represent the Massage Therapy program at university events including recruitment activities, and community outreach opportunities, as requested.
• Support program goals and initiatives that contribute to student success, academic quality, and long‑term program sustainability.

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred in massage therapy with a preference for educational leadership and administrative experience and/or education.
• BCTMB certification, required.
• Demonstrated experience as a practicing massage therapist, required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Teaching, mentoring and administration experience, preferred.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize academic and educational technology systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Commitment to evidence‑informed practice, student success, and inclusive learning environments.

Instructor/Assistant Professor: $50,000–$58,822. Associate or Full Professor compensation and academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s education, related professional experience, and internal equity considerations.

• Academic Breaks
• Holiday (16 days in 2026)
• 403(b) Plan
• Medical, dental, vision
• Discounted and free on‑site clinic services for you and your family
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Life insurance
• EAP and other wellness benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for external programs
• Tuition Reduction for internal programs (includes family members)
• Employee discount at our campus store
• On‑site fitness center

Northwestern Health Sciences University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate.