CE Instructor, Massage

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 41,247 - 50,413; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a CE Instructor - Massage in Fort Worth, Texas. This position involves teaching and supporting students in their learning processes while utilizing various college resources. Instructors must effectively communicate, adapt to student needs, and participate in curriculum development.

The ideal candidate should have a Licensed Massage Therapist Instructor certification and experience in massage therapy. Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, evaluating student performance, and maintaining classroom engagement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess a current Licensed Massage Therapist Instructor certification.
• At least two years of professional experience as a Massage Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes based on schedules assigned by supervisor.
• Communicate regularly with students and officials.
• Prepare and deliver instruction following the College Master Syllabus.

Skills

Effective collaboration

Critical thinking

Customer service

Interpersonal relationships

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Current Licensed Massage Therapist Instructor (MTI)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Title: CE Instructor - Massage

Department: SO Kinesiology

Campus Location: South Campus

Employee Classification: FAC - Faculty

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $45,830; Commensuratewith education and experience

Work Hours: Schedule is mostly Monday through Friday.Depending on course schedule, some evenings and/or weekends may berequired.

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remotework

Job Summary

Reporting to the campus department instructional leader,instructors provide assistance to students in their learningprocess by utilizing all appropriate college resources, materials,facilities, and educational technologies available to complementthe teaching and learning process providing a direct impact tostudent success.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules andmodalities as assigned by designated supervisor (may include onlineor Weekend College)
• Accommodates student needs and external stakeholders'expectations of the College
• Aids in the development of curricula, including individual coursesyllabi as assigned
• Prepares and delivers instruction to students following theCollege Master Syllabus using the approved learning managementsystem
• Works with colleagues to select appropriate textbooks fordepartmental adoptions, and abides by departmental decisions fortextbooks
• Communicates regularly with students and college officials,including responding to e-mails, calls, and requests formeetings
• Independently pursues activities to enhance subject matterexpertise, skills in various modes of instruction, and knowledge oflearning
• Prepares assignments and assessments to assure achievement oflearning outcomes
• Designs and maintains an active classroom environment conduciveto student learning and success
• Maintains student attendance records weekly and certifies studentenrollments by the established deadline
• Evaluates student performance and learning in accordance withdiscipline and department standards
• Provides regular and timely evaluation feedback to students,posts grades in the learning management system weekly, and submitsfinal grades by the established deadline
• Assigns grades consistent with course requirements
• Assists in College's commitment to assessing student learningoutcomes and program learning outcomes and to achievinginstitutional performance measures
• Accepts assignments as necessary at other sites such as for dualcredit courses

Service Excellence

• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of theCollege
• Complete all required training and professional developmentsessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Attends the workplace regularly and follows a work schedule tokeep up with the demands of the worksite
• Adheres to College policies and procedures
• Adheres to applicable safety procedures

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of thevarious types of work that may be performed. The omission ofspecific statements of duties does not exclude them from theposition if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment tothe position. The job description does not constitute an employmentagreement between the employer and employee and is subjecttochange by the employer as the needs of the employer andrequirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

1. High School diploma or equivalent, or higher*
2. Current Licensed Massage Therapist Instructor (MTI)
3. A minimum of two (2) years of directly related professionalexperience as a Massage Therapist

*Degree must be from a regionally accredited college oruniversity

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree*
• At least one (1) years' experience teaching a class in massagetherapy, including curriculum development, hands-on skillsinstruction, and Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx)preparation
• At least two (2) years of work experience with a variety ofmassage modalities (e.g., Swedish, deep tissue, sports massage, ortherapeutic techniques)
• At least one (1) years' teaching experience utilizing activelearning techniques, service learning and innovativetechnology
• At least one (1) year's experience teaching in Dual Credit andEarly College High School programs
• Current Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork(BCTMB)

*Degree must be from a regionally accredited college oruniversity

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicateproblems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work arevaried, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems,including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, andpresentation software
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonalrelationships
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Knowledge of the teaching discipline subject matter
• Knowledge of how students learn
• Ability to adapt to student learning needs
• Utilization of student-centered integrative learningstrategies
• Promotion of positive expectations of students
• Incorporation of technology to enhance student learning
• Incorporation of pedagogical innovation
• Assessment of student learning
• Assessment of self-learning
• Assessment, evaluation, and revision of curriculum
• Development of relevant content for classes
• Development of effective classroom management processes andstrategies
• Experience mentoring and advising students
• Engagement in peer collaboration and peer mentoring
• Engagement in service to the institution, profession, andcommunity
• Participation in professional development in the teachingdiscipline to remain current in the teaching discipline and inpedagogy
• Continued educational attainment

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representatives of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands tofinger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionallyrequired to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee mustoccasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific visionabilities required by this job include close vision, distancevision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and theability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentatives of those an employee encounters while performingthe essential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanicalparts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Thenoise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential duties andresponsibilities.