Massage Therapist Instructor - Evening

Duties & Responsibilities

• Advise students in a professional manner, offering constructive, encouraging, and timely feedback
• Tutor students as necessary on campus and remotely
• Adhere to curriculum expectations, to ensure accreditation standards are met
• Monitor and assist with a variety of laboratory activities for students at various levels of proficiency
• Prepare, operate, maintain, and demonstrate classroom and laboratory equipment and materials 
• Provide students with individualized or small group assistance, guidance, and study strategies for the development and improvement of basic skills.
• Explain and clarify learning activities to students
• Support student retention by reviewing individual completion of learning activities, monitoring attendance, and contacting students as necessary
• Assist with course design that meets or exceeds minimum content standards, communicate suggested course improvements
• Provide timely grade postings and substantial feedback
• Attend meetings as required (Faculty Forum, Team/Department Meetings, etc)
• Clean and organize the lab after each use
• Help with corporate wellness off-site activities and events as needed
• Work with Department Head to plan and schedule field trips and guest speakers as needed
• Record attendance, grades, and all other relevant communication in Transcript
• Utilize and maintain a working knowledge of Canvas  
• Maintain accreditation compliance as it applies to the Massage Therapy Program
• Maintain a high level of professionalism
• Have a high regard for hygiene 
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Monitor and assist with a variety of laboratory activities for students at various levels of proficiency
• Implement and model the College Mission, and CARES philosophy, incorporating professional and ethical standards 
• Attend graduation ceremonies and participate in school-sponsored activities
• Complete a minimum of two professional developments and two in-services
• Other duties as assigned

Massage Therapy Instructor 

Minimum Requirements:  Must be a Licensed Massage Therapist in the State of Oklahoma. Must have 3 years of experience in the Massage Therapy field. Previous teaching/instructional experience preferred.  Excellent Massage Therapy Instructors possess a commitment to education, a passion for healing, and a sincere desire to see others succeed.   

General Function:  The Massage Therapy Instructor will deliver an outcomes-focused, hands-on educational Massage Therapy program. Instructors will be responsible for providing quality classroom and lab instruction for students, ensuring they gain the knowledge and skills that are required for entry-level employment in their chosen field.

Must possess the following:

• Experience in adult education, and development a plus
• Highly developed interpersonal skills 
• Excellent time management skills and organizational skills 
• Excellent presentation, public speaking, written and verbal communication skills 
• Energy, creativity, and initiative 
• Resilience, resourcefulness, and enthusiasm 
• Ability to model the CARES philosophy and core values with courage, teamwork, perseverance, and vision