Massage Therapy Instructor; Adjunct Faculty Pool

Adjunct Faculty Pool
- Massage Therapy Department

This is an adjunct faculty pool for teaching part-time in the Massage Therapy department. This pool will remain open until June 2027 unless positions are no longer needed. Applications will be reviewed, and candidates will be contacted and interviewed as positions become available. If at any time you decide that you are no longer interested in being considered, you may log in to the system and withdraw your application from the pool.

Typically, at the end of the year (or at any point we no longer have a hiring need for this department), we will close this pool, and you will receive an email notification. Compensation is based on the 26-27 Adjunct Faculty Salary Schedule.

Instructs students in a classroom, lab, learning center, or other setting as appropriate during the day, evening, or weekend.

Prepares, distributes, and utilizes instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and other devices as appropriate.

Develops, communicates, and utilizes a student assessment process and instruments which are related to the stated objectives of the course.

Adapts learning procedures to the online/distance learning environment, including telecourse and web-based delivery, ensuring comparable quality of instruction, student-teacher interaction, and assessment with classroom-based courses.

May participate as a team member in departmental meetings and planning activities.

Communicates effectively with a wide variety of students and college staff.

Responsible for departmental equipment and provides for the security of facilities and instructional materials as appropriate to the department.

Participates in curriculum planning and development as needed.

Organizes the learning experience for the maximum benefit of traditional and non-traditional learners.

Advises students on matters of program goals and course requirements.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

LMT license required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Only degrees received from an accredited institution will be accepted: accreditation must be recognized by the office of degree authorization, US Department of Education, as required by ORS 348.609. Final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for required degree.

Experience:

Massage Therapy occupational experience and a current Oregon Massage Therapy license. Teaching experience preferred.

Knowledge of:
Extensive knowledge of Massage Therapy discipline; computer applications for communication and learning, including, but not limited to, word processing, networks, the Internet, spreadsheets, multi-media presentations; of curriculum development; of the contemporary community colleges mission, role in higher education, and diverse student body and its needs; of the role of accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act; of a variety of pedagogical methods, including lecture, group activity, discussion and individual instruction to accommodate a variety of learning styles.

Ability to:
Communicate effectively and respectfully with colleagues and students from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds; work collaboratively as a member of an academic department; demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching in the subject area; participate in curriculum and program development; participate in the student advising program and college-wide efforts to improve student retention and success; demonstrate experience or potential for innovation and creativity in both the classroom and related educational duties, including the use of new technologies;

demonstrate a commitment to professional standards and growth. Pass a criminal…