Massage Therapy Adjunct Instructor

Massage Therapy Instructor

Renton Technical College is seeking a part-time Massage Therapy Instructor to support our Massage Therapy program. This certificate program is available to full-time students and includes an Associate's Degree option. As an instructor, you will provide lab support in collaboration with the Massage Therapy teaching team and the Dean of Health & Human Services. You will assist lead faculty and students in various massage therapy lab activities, including: massage technique labs, kinesiology palpation labs, clinical and internship related labs, client intake learning activities, session documentation learning activities, and clinical preparation activities.

There is also the opportunity to be a substitute instructor supporting our Massage Therapy program labs. Faculty will be responsible for providing individualized and/or group instruction, supervision, and assessment for adults entering the massage therapy profession. The adjunct faculty must follow the instructional plans including the modules, notes, and other resources that support labs in Canvas, as well as direct and assess student progress in achieving theory and performance requirements as per the Massage Therapy Program curricula.

This teaching position will begin immediately upon selection. Courses are held on selected days between Monday and Friday, 10:00 am and 2:30 pm. Labs are primarily scheduled on Mondays and Thursdays, but additional teaching opportunities may be available during the week. Hours may vary by academic quarter and may include additional hours for team planning meetings and student make-up labs.

This position is scheduled to begin upon selection.

Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 80 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades and industry, culinary, business, technology, and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation before entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills.

Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings.

As an Achieving the Dream and an Aspen Institute top 10 finalist in Community College Excellence, RTC is also proud to be a Military Friendly School, serving those who chose to serve. Renton Technical College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its faculty and staff. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds and are over 60% of color.

We strongly encourage members of historically marginalized groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.

• Demonstrate multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically marginalized populations) and create an educational and work environment that affirms commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Complete training required to learn RTC Massage Therapy Program protocol, such as draping techniques, lab protocol and techniques as taught in the RTC Massage Therapy Program. This training includes completing modules in Canvas, studying lab demonstration videos, and working under the direct supervision of the lead instructor/program director in the Massage Therapy Program.
• Model, teach, and supervise with the highest professionalism and client-centered, trauma-informed care - following the AMTA and ABMP Standards of Practice and ethics such as scope of practice and confidentiality.
• Provide support and supervision in massage labs as per the lesson plans, techniques and protocol developed by the program director that meet RTC Massage Therapy Program learning outcomes.
• Teach techniques in the same sequence as outlined in the RTC Massage Therapy curricula. The RTC Massage Therapy Program curriculum is carefully designed to scaffold skills and knowledge.
• Follow all safety standards according to appropriate agencies including OSHA and WA DOH.
• Maintain and ensure program performance and competency standards are met.
• Evaluate student progress towards achieving the learning objectives to include frequent formative assessments and practical exam.
• Work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing, with college employees, departments and outside agencies.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other related projects and assignments as assigned.

• Experience working with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age,…