Adjunct Faculty Pool - Massage Therapy (MASS)

SFCC Santa Fe Community College; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

SFCC Santa Fe Community College is seeking an Adjunct/Part Time Faculty to provide effective instruction in Massage Therapy. The position involves teaching courses, evaluating student performance, and participating in curriculum development.

Applicants must possess a Certificate in Massage Therapy and relevant teaching experience. The role requires commitment to student success and aligns with the college’s EEO standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 650 hours in a Massage Therapy program.
• Two years of professional experience in related fields.
• 50 hours of teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective instruction to meet educational needs.
• Evaluate student performance and assign grades.
• Engage in curriculum development and programming.

Skills

Instructional effectiveness

Curriculum development

Student performance evaluation

Education

Certificate in Massage Therapy

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Compensation

Based on Adjunct Pay Schedule.

Employment Type

Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term)

Weekly Hours

2.25

Position Summary

An adjunct instructor is appointed on a term contract with instructional, temporary and part‑time assignments. They are not assigned to other responsibilities such as professional service or college service and have no right to reappointment. Persons appointed at this rank will vary in minimal academic qualifications but generally shall have a relevant doctoral or equivalent terminal degree to teach at the upper division and graduate level, and a master’s degree for lower division courses. All degrees shall be from accredited institutions or internationally reputable and recognized institutions. Exceptions may be made by the Provost upon presentation of evidence of a record of experience or other credentials that indicate academic degree equivalence.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide the most effective instruction possible in one’s discipline to insure that the educational needs of students are met and that students achieve specified learning objectives. Teach assigned courses, whether on campus or off campus, day or evening, following the official syllabi and using approved textbooks and other learning materials. Meet all classes regularly and on time, as scheduled, and for their full duration. Establish learning objectives and outcomes for assigned courses. Evaluate student performance (attainment of learning objectives) and assign grades. Serve as academic advisor to students as assigned. Maintain all office hours and make arrangements for appointments with students at other times. Participate in the department’s/division’s review of courses and programs. Upgrade the educational program by evaluating course content, student needs, and instructional methods; make recommendations for improvement. Assist in the preparation of course syllabi; engage in curriculum development (revising and updating existing courses and programs, creating new courses and programs). Evaluate support materials available to students in the library and make recommendations for improving collections in one’s field. Keep accurate records of student attendance, grades, etc. Make arrangements with the department chair or assistant dean for covering classes when scheduling an absence. Meet all deadlines in submitting grades or other required information on students. Attend all faculty meetings, other convocations as appropriate, and graduation exercises.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certificate in Massage Therapy with a minimum of 650 hours.
• Two years professional experience in the related fields.
• 50 hours of teaching experience as required by the New Mexico Massage Therapy Board.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Four years related experience, of which at least one year of teaching, preferably in a community college setting.

Physical Demands

• Standing – 40%
• Walking – 20%
• Sitting – 40%
• Driving – 0%

Schedule

Based on Schedule.

EEO Statement

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.