Columbus Technical College is seeking an individual to serve as a full-time Program Director/Instructor in the Therapeutic Massage Therapy Program. This individual will be the first-line administrator within the program area, responsible for the overall leadership, planning, implementation, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of all therapeutic massage therapy program aspects. This position is full-time/exempt.

Responsibilities:

• Assures the program complies with all the policies and standards of the Georgia Board of Massage Therapy, coordinating the curriculum with other program requirements.
• Prepares budget requests and maintains and requests supplies and equipment
• Maintains program certification requirements as appropriate
• Maintain current credentials to satisfy all appropriate governing bodies for the courses assigned
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports
• Attends staff development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences
• Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area
• Meets with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues
• Assist with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts
• Maintain program standards by participating in related advisory committee meetings and working directly with local employers
• Use excellent interpersonal skills, strong verbal and written communication skills and be proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel, and Banner software.
• Be proficient in preparing and delivering instruction, academic advisement, program administration, evaluation, and curriculum development along with collaborating effectively with faculty, staff, students, and the community
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Diploma in massage therapy *and* four (4) years’ of teaching experience in therapeutic massage fundamentals and techniques (i.e., Therapeutic Massage Therapy Fundamentals, Pathology for Massage Therapy, Legal & Ethical Issues in Massage Therapy, Therapeutic Massage Therapy Adjunctive Modalities)
• Current State of Georgia Massage Therapy License
• Minimum of two (2) years’ of in field work experience as a licensed massage therapist

Preferred Qualifications:

• An associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience in post-secondary and/or vocational/technical education
• Experience in BANNER and Blackboard

Salary/Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include state holidays, annual leave, and sick leave, State of Georgia Retirement, Health and Flexible Benefits Program.

Application Deadline:

Position open until filled. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online and upload a cover letter, resume and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (Incomplete submissions will not be considered). **Please note: All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check. **

Employment Policy:

The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, spouse of military member or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.

The Technical College System of Georgia and its colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies for Columbus Technical College: Henry Gross, Title IX Coordinator, at 706.649.1883 and Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator, at 706.649.1442.