Instructor, Massage Therapy

Occupational Summary

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

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

* Provides excellent customer service and assistance to internal and external customers through walk-in, telephone and email

* Provides instruction to students in assigned program areas

* Constructs, administers and grades examinations

* Maintains all required College records including attendance, grade reports, roll books, etc.

* Ensures students are using the textbooks prescribed by the NCBoard of Massage and Bodywork Therapy

* Ensures that students are complying with all safety procedures in the classroom and lab

* Assures program compliance with certifying agencies' guidelines

* Promotes community awareness of program opportunities and builds relationships with community development/partner agencies

* Makes recommendations on books, materials, equipment and supplies for the program

* Performs other job-related duties and projects in support of the College's mission, core values and goals

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 received certification to teach a trademarked modality if such certification is available.

Massage Therapy License through the NC Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy.

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).

Preferred:

Associate's degree in massage therapy or related subject from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

Previous teaching experience.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

* NC Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapyrequirements

* Adult learning theory, concepts and teaching methodology

* Curriculum design and development

* Knowledge of record keeping procedures

* Methods for evaluation of student performance

* Knowledge of college programs, services and procedures relating to workforce development programs

Skills

* Proficiency in planning, organization, communication, training, supervisory and interpersonal skills

* Strong problem-solving and time management skills

* Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and possession of a high degree of discretion, judgement, tact and poise

* Works effectively in a team environment with a customer service focus

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Abilities

* Present information to internal and external customers, top management, and public groups

* Ability to multi-task, organize, prioritize and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with an attention to detail

* Ability to collect and organize data and information

* Maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

* Handle confidential information with absolute discretion

* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with culturally diverse student population, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities and socioeconomic levels