Adjunct Faculty Massage Therapy Modality Position

TopSciNet; Grayslake (IL); Hybrid; USD 1,823,000 - 1,948,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Load Hour Pay

Job summary

College of Lake County is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach modality-specific massage therapy courses in person at the Southlake Campus (Vernon Hills). Courses may be scheduled day, evening, or weekends.

Instructors prepare lessons, assess student performance, and ensure alignment with syllabi, using Canvas and PowerPoint to support learning. The role requires a current Illinois Massage Therapy License or modality certification, with pay per load hour starting at the listed rates; open

Qualifications

• Five or more years of professional massage therapy experience
• Experience using Canvas or similar course management systems
• Certification or training in evidence-based, student-centered pedagogy (e.g., ACUE, workshops)

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned modality-focused massage therapy courses.
• Prepare and deliver lectures and labs, and instructional materials.
• Assess student learning outcomes and assign grades.
• Maintain accurate course and grade records.
• Provide timely feedback and academic support to students.
• Stay current in the discipline through continued education and professional involvement.
• Attend required adjunct faculty meetings each semester.
• Follow all college policies, including Title IX and Clery Act compliance.
• Revise and update curriculum content as needed.
• Participate in department or college committees as appropriate.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism and ethics.

Skills

Massage therapy

Canvas

Pedagogy training

Assessment & feedback

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Massage Therapy or related field

Bachelor’s degree in any field with two years tested experience

Associate degree with two years tested experience

Illinois Massage Therapy License or modality certification

Job description

Adjunct Faculty Massage Therapy Modality Position

College of Lake County Grayslake, IL USA Due Jul 07, 2026

Massage Therapy

Job Description

College of Lake County – Southlake Campus (Vernon Hills)
Type: Adjunct/Part-Time
Category: Massage Therapy

Why Join the College of Lake County (CLC)?

The College of Lake County offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including:

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health insurance

Delta Dental and Superior Vision coverage

Tuition support for employees and qualified family members

Three retirement plans

Disability, group, and supplemental life insurance

Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts

Compressed summer work week (Closed Fridays!)

Generous vacation, sick, and personal leave

14 paid holidays each year

Note: Some benefits may not apply to part-time employees or those working fewer than 20 hours per week.

Position Summary

The Adjunct Faculty in Massage Therapy (Modality Position) will teach in-person, modality-specific massage therapy courses—such as MAS 119: Introduction to Massage Therapy—to a diverse student body at the Southlake Campus in Vernon Hills.

Classes may be scheduled during the day, evening, or weekends (Saturdays). The instructor will prepare lessons, assess student performance, and ensure instruction aligns with approved course outlines and syllabi.

Candidates are expected to use instructional technologies, including Canvas, PowerPoint, and other tools, to support effective learning.

Key Responsibilities

Teach assigned modality-focused massage therapy courses.

Prepare and deliver lectures and labs, and instructional materials.

Assess student learning outcomes and assign grades.

Maintain accurate course and grade records.

Provide timely feedback and academic support to students.

Stay current in the discipline through continued education and professional involvement.

Attend required adjunct faculty meetings each semester.

Follow all college policies, including Title IX and Clery Act compliance.

Revise and update curriculum content as needed.

Participate in department or college committees as appropriate.

Maintain high standards of professionalism and ethics.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Massage Therapy, Preventive Health, Wellness, Exercise Science, or a related field and one year of tested experience;

Bachelor’s degree in any field and two years of tested experience;

Associate degree and two years of tested experience.

For Modality Classes Only: Must hold a current Illinois Massage Therapy License or a certification/license in the modality being taught.

Preferred Qualifications

Five or more years of professional massage therapy experience in diverse settings.

Experience using Canvas or similar course management systems.

Certification or training in evidence-based, student-centered pedagogy (e.g., ACUE, professional workshops).

Compensation

Per Load Hour Pay:

2024–2025: $1,323

2025–2026: $1,373

2026–2027: $1,414

Department: Biological & Health Sciences Operations

Position Type: Part-Time Faculty

Campus: Southlake Campus (Vernon Hills)

Expected Start Date: July 25, 2025

Equal Opportunity Statement

The College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40+), disability, or genetic information.