Adjunct Faculty, Massage Therapy (Science Focus)

Cuyahoga Community College; Highland Hills (OH); On-site; USD 9,566 - 11,458; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College seeks a part-time faculty member for the Massage Therapy department. Responsibilities include teaching lecture and lab courses in massage therapy, preparing course materials, and evaluating student performance. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology or a health field, along with experience as a licensed massage therapist in Ohio.

This role offers flexibility in scheduling, with classes potentially during the day, evening, or weekend. Candidates will need to provide unofficial transcripts and relevant certifications upon application.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 semester undergraduate hours (or 12 quarter hours) of Human Anatomy and Physiology courses with lab.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a licensed massage therapist.
• Must be licensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a full range of lecture and lab credit courses of massage therapy.
• Prepares and delivers learning activities to achieve course outcomes.
• Evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory work, and assignments.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Biology or a health career field

Job description

Special Note: This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as‑needed basis throughout the academic year.

Department: Massage Therapy

Location: College-Wide

Reports To: Associate Dean

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req6983

Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: To be determined based on business unit needs. Classes may be offered during the day, evening, and/or weekend. Please indicate your availability when applying for this position.

Job Description

Teaches a full range of lecture and lab credit courses of massage therapy basic science. Assists in the development of continuing education for students and accompanies students to off‑site activities or clinical practice.

• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines
• Be available to students for coaching
• Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology or a health career field with a minimum of 8 semester undergraduate hours (or 12 quarter hours) of Human Anatomy and Physiology courses with lab
• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a licensed massage therapist, be licensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio and be eligible to teach massage theory and practice in the state of Ohio. (Candidates who have an out‑of‑state license for the minimum of 3 years, must pass the MBLEx exam and be licensed by the Ohio medical board by start date)
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the community

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience

In order to be considered for an Adjunct faculty position, these additional documents are required to be uploaded: unofficial transcript & license/certifications (Based on requirements outlined in posting).

Special Note: This is a Part-Time Faculty position, with the following set rate of pay: $942.00/Equated Semester Unit (ESU)

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.