Adjunct Faculty; Therapeutic Massage Laboratory Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program - No[...]

Goodhandsmassagetherapy; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 1,500 - 2,100; Part time

Job summary

North Shore Community College in Danvers, MA is seeking an Adjunct Instructor to teach Therapeutic Massage Laboratory in the PTA program for the Fall semester.

The successful candidate will provide laboratory instruction, demonstrate massage techniques including draping, positioning, and body mechanics, and evaluate student performance while promoting professional behaviors and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT).
• Demonstrated clinical experience in therapeutic massage practice.
• Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or National background check.

Responsibilities

• Teach Therapeutic Massage Laboratory for the Fall semester.
• Provide laboratory instruction and demonstrate massage techniques including draping, positioning, and body mechanics.
• Evaluate student performance and foster a learning environment that promotes professional behaviors and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Location:Danvers, MA Category:Adjunct Job Type:Part-time Posted On:Tue Jun 30 2026 Job Description:

Adjunct Faculty; Therapeutic Massage Laboratory Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program

Campus Location: Danvers

Work Schedule: Friday: (8:30-10:20 and 10:30-12:20), plus preparation, grading, and student support as needed.

SALARY: Minimum salary is $1,512.00 per credit hour. Actual salary is commensurate with the DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Physical Therapist Assistant Program is seeking an Adjunct Instructor to teach Therapeutic Massage Laboratory during the Fall semester. This course provides students with the opportunity to practice traditional massage and relaxation techniques while emphasizing the theory, science, ethics, and professional responsibilities associated with therapeutic massage interventions within physical therapy practice.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing laboratory instruction, demonstrating therapeutic massage techniques including draping, positioning, and body mechanics, evaluating student performance, and fostering a learning environment that promotes professional behaviors and evidence-based practice.

Job Requirements:

• Current licensure as a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT).
• Demonstrated clinical experience in therapeutic massage practice.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or National background check as a condition of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). ?
• Previous teaching, laboratory instruction, clinical education, or mentoring experience. ?
• Experience working within rehabilitation, sports medicine, outpatient physical therapy, or related healthcare settings. ?
• Familiarity with Physical Therapist Assistant education and accreditation standards.

Additional Information:

North Shore Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator, Affirmative Action and Compliance Officer, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights: [e-mail]

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act.

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