Massage Therapy Department Head

Role Duties:

Department Head As a Department Head, you will ensure the proper management and educational focus of the department.

Provide the necessary leadership to facilitate continued strength and continuity in the department

Create an environment of excellence in customer service with a focus on servant leadership toward students, faculty and staff

Hold instructors accountable for required duties; provide instructors with counsel, assistance, training and performance improvement as needed

Observe and evaluate in classroom instruction recommending needed improvements for instructors

Enforce consistency with syllabus, lesson plans and other program components

Develop curriculum and lesson plans, design program with assistance from the Director of Education; evaluate and recommend the adoption of textbooks, teaching aids, materials and programs to improve instruction

In collaboration with the Program Advisory Committee, review textbooks and curriculum and propose catalog changes when necessary to prepare graduates for the workplace

Stay current with the guidelines set forth by accreditation bodies and program societies (i.e. ACCSC, OBPVS, OSHA, etc). Be the point of contact for your program during accreditation reviews and other visits

Manage the department budget, supply requests, maintain expenses, and assist in inventory control

Act as liaison between team and other college departments including, but not limited to: management, maintenance, human resources, career services and registrar, etc.

Schedule and supervise all corporate and charity chair events; ensure consistent delivery of services to clients

Supervise massage externs, Clary Sage College clinic coordinators and commissioned LMTsPromote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

Attend all Department Head meetings and other management meetings as required

Work with Admissions to meet prospective students in person, via Zoom, or by telephone

Collaborate with Career Services by meeting to review the placement of graduates

Perform other job related duties as assigned

Report directly to the Campus Director Instructor Instruction  will combine classroom and hands-on lab training. Instructors are responsible for sound educational practices and the academic development of each student, manage the classroom environment, and promote a positive and engaging learning experience, providing support, and tutoring as needed. Instructors are to “model" the professional behaviors, language, and activities expected of our students.

Teach students in person through lectures, discussions, and in the lab with hands-on training

Counsel students in a professional manner, offering constructive, encouraging, and timely feedback

Develop curriculum (course outline or syllabus), plan lessons and assignments, teach courses, prepare teaching materials and labs Assesses students’ progress by grading assignments, exams, and other work Provides individual tutoring or remedial instruction to students who require it Model the CARES philosophy (Courtesy, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Success)
Have a thorough understanding and instruct students in of Massage Therapy Clean and organize the lab after each useHave a high regard for hygiene

Prepare students to pursue Massage Therapy licensure

Instruct in process-specific specialized Massage Therapy equipment and supplies

Lecture and laboratory instruction focusing on up to date industry methods and modalities

Demonstrate accurate use of industry specific jargon

Instruct students in industry safety and safe service practices

Evaluate student mastery of skills and competencies required by course outcomes

Maintain equipment and other assets pursuant to maintenance, storage and security procedures

Strong desire to see students succeed as Massage Therapists Advocates for and supports the college through extracurricular activities and attending events and meetings, as required (e.g., Graduation Ceremonies, Fundraising events, Open houses, Faculty Forums, Team/Department Meetings, etc.)

Job Title:

Massage Therapy Department Head Department:
Massage Therapy

Reports to:

Campus Director Employment Category:
Faculty…