Adjunct, Massage Therapy

Stark State College seeks a passionate, dedicated part-time instructor to join our Massage Therapy Program. The successful candidate will contribute to the college's commitment to academic excellence, student success, and community engagement.

The positive energy at Stark State College comes from exceptionally dedicated employees who work hard for students. Our employees' and students' success is the result.

You look forward to using innovative teaching methodologies to foster a collaborative learning environment, and you’ll fit right in.

• Teach both lecture and laboratory courses as assigned, supporting student learning through effective instruction and hands-on learning experiences.
• Provide individual and small-group tutoring to support student learning and reinforce program curriculum.
• Evaluate, document, and grade competency assessments, practical examinations, and laboratory exercises.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and instructional materials.
• Monitor, maintain, and perform the safety, functionality, and operational condition of laboratory and clinical equipment and supplies.
• Collect, organize, and maintain data to support program assessment, institutional reporting, and accreditation requirements.
• Utilize learning management systems/software as required for the role.
• Respond to student inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining standards of confidentiality and privacy.
• Complete all required institutional training and maintain regular communication by checking and responding to email consistently.

• A minimum of an associate’s degree in the field. A bachelor's degree is preferred
• Must hold a current credential as a Licensed Massage Therapist in Ohio for the past 3 years
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of full-time (or 6 years part-time) experience as a massage therapist.
• You have current knowledge of the massage therapy discipline including:
  • current trends and direction of the profession,
  • clinical knowledge in interventions, procedures, and treatments, and
  • must have thorough knowledge of critical care as it relates to massage therapy

• Effectively communicate with multifaceted student populations
• Strong organizational skills
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Prior teaching in the discipline is also preferred
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends