The Part-time Instructor, Therapeutic Massage will provide instruction in the fundamentals, applications, ethics and the business of massage.

• Provides excellent customer service and assistance to internal and external customers through walk-in, telephone and email
• Provides instruction to students in assigned program areas
• Constructs, administers and grades examinations
• Maintains all required College records including attendance, grade reports, roll books, etc.
• Ensures students are using the textbooks prescribed by the NC Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy
• Ensures that students are complying with all safety procedures in the classroom and lab
• Assures program compliance with certifying agencies’ guidelines
• Promotes community awareness of program opportunities and builds relationships with community development/partner agencies
• Makes recommendations on books, materials, equipment and supplies for the program
• Performs other job-related duties and projects in support of the College’s mission, core values and goals

Instructors shall be trained in the subject taught, and shall have:
At least two years of professional experience in the subject area; and received certification to teach a trademarked modality if such certification is available.

Massage Therapy License through the NC Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy.
 
Instructors shall have one of the following professional credentials:
1. Be licensed under the NC practice act for at least two years; OR
2. Have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited post-secondary institution with at least 12 semester credit hours of academic coursework in the subject area they teach from such institution; or
3. Hold a state license or certification from a state other than North Carolina in massage and bodywork therapy for at least two years; if no such credential is available, hold a valid certification in massage and bodywork therapy for at least two years from an agency whose certification program is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy – Title 21, Chapter 30, Section .0621 © (d).

Preferred:
Associate’s degree in massage therapy or related subject from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

Previous teaching experience.

Knowledge

• NC Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy requirements 
• Adult learning theory, concepts and teaching methodology
• Curriculum design and development
• Knowledge of record keeping procedures
• Methods for evaluation of student performance
• Knowledge of college programs, services and procedures relating to workforce development programs

• Proficiency in planning, organization, communication, training, supervisory and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and possession of a high degree of discretion, judgement, tact and poise
• Works effectively in a team environment with a customer service focus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Present information to internal and external customers, top management, and public groups
• Ability to multi-task, organize, prioritize and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with an attention to detail
• Ability to collect and organize data and information
• Maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Handle confidential information with absolute discretion 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with culturally diverse student population, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities and socioeconomic levels