Therapeutic Relationships Instructor

Therapeutic Relationships Instructor - Fall Term

October 3 - December 19;
Saturdays 12:30pm to 3:30pm.

Position Overview

Students will examine the role and effects of touch, cultural differences regarding touch, personal touch history, strategies for establishing trust and emotional responses to touch. They learn about the legal and ethical requirements for massage therapists, including licensing regulations, standards of practice, scope of practice and professionalism. In addition, students explore the issues that contribute to effective communication with clients, including setting boundaries, active listening, assertive communication, managing transference and counter transference.

Throughout the course, students work on developing professionalism, therapeutic presence and self-care skills.

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver an introduction to the knowledge and skills needed to develop successful client-therapist relationships.
• Assess student learning through various methods including quizzes and homework assignments.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress.
• Provide regular feedback and support to students.
• Collaborate with other faculty to ensure integration of course concepts across the massage therapy curriculum.

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must be an LMT with active license and a minimum of 2 years' practical massage experience OR a licensed mental healthcare provider.
• Experience teaching
  -OR- a strong interest in teaching massage therapy students.
• Must be able to demonstrate the appropriate knowledge or expertise to teach Therapeutic Relationships class.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and teaching methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student population.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching in a massage therapy program.
• Strong discussion facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of current research in massage therapy and bodywork.

Work Environment

• Primary instruction takes place in classroom.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities provided.
• Collaborative team environment focused on student success.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Paid sick time
• Professional development allowance
• Discounts on continuing education classes
• Monthly student massages in our public massage clinic

How to Apply

Qualified applicants should complete the questionnaire and submit a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, along with your resume and salary requirements to apply.