Continuing Education Adjunct, Massage Therapy

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lone Star College-North Harris in Houston, TX is seeking an Adjunct Massage Therapy Instructor to teach courses at various times and locations. The role involves planning, developing, and delivering curricula, assessing student progress, and maintaining professional relationships with students and colleagues.

The position is part-time, with classes offered day, evening, and weekend across multiple sites. Required credentials include a Massage Therapy Certificate, TX TDLR License, and LMTI; prior

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of non-teaching massage therapy experience.
• Certificate in Massage Therapy; current Texas TDLR Massage Therapist License in good standing; Licensed Massage Therapy Instructor (LMTI) credential.
• Prior teaching or precepting experience and experience using instructional technology.
• At least 5 years of practical experience, plus 2 years teaching skills in an instructional environment.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Massage Therapy courses at a variety of times and locations.
• Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner.
• Updates and submits a course syllabus for each course, following guidelines.
• Meets with and advises students before or after class or by appointment.
• Evaluates students to measure progress and informs them of results.
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Attends annual meetings, trainings, and orientations as required.
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned.

Skills

Course planning

Excellent communication

Instructional technology experience

Leadership and teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Massage Therapy Certificate

Texas TDLR Massage Therapist License in good standing

Licensed Massage Therapy Instructor (LMTI) credential

Job description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Qualities of Excellence

As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create an nation of world citizenry in our students. In that pursuit, we model ways of thinking and being that incorporate diversity, equality, and equity. Our culture, then, requires the possession of transcendent qualities that, while immeasurable, are evident in global citizens. We are compassionate with our students, colleagues, and ourselves. We are innovative in the pursuit of learning. Ultimately, we create a culture where learning thrives, people are safe, and we mirror the qualities of world citizenry.

Lone Star College-North Harris

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-North Harris, nestled on 200 acres of piney woods, is the original and largest college in the Lone Star College System family. Serving the community for more than three decades, LSC-North Harris offers more than 60 programs of study, including university-transfer and numerous education courses and programs. LSC-North Harris is keenly focused on leading-edge technology in emerging technical job fields.

Location address is 2700 W. W. Thorne Drive, Houston, TX77073.

Job Description

Purpose and Scope

It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide the learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of the course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

CE Adjunct faculty are hired in a part-time capacity on a semester-by-semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. Lone Star College accepts application material year-round from qualified applicants willing to teach on a part-time basis. Adjunct (part-time) faculty hiring is based on student demand. We offer day, evening, and weekend classes that are offered at various times and location during the academic year. As a rule, adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

Essential Job Functions

1. Teaches Massage Therapy courses at a variety of times and locations
2. Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner
3. Utilizes, updates and submits a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines
4. Meets with and advises students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods
5. Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress
6. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
7. Attends annual meetings, trainings, and orientations as required
8. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to develop and lesson plans in related content
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Mastery of course content
• Excellent computer and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications and Outlook
• Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with a wide variety of people at various levels
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life-long learning
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning
• Equipment used includes equipment typically utilized in the massage therapy career field such as massage tables, massage chairs, hot stone warmers, towel warmers, etc.
• Equipment used also includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards
• Hours will vary depending on class time; Instructors required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction
• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of non-teaching work experience as a massage therapist
• Certificate in Massage Therapy; current Texas TDLR Massage Therapist License in good standing; Licensed Massage Therapy Instructor (LMTI) credential
• Prior teaching or precepting experience in an academic or internship setting, and experience using instructional technology
• At least 5 years of practical experience, plus at least 2 years of experience teaching skills in an instructional environment

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. The role also involves hands-on instruction and skills assessment during student internships, which includes demonstrating standard massage techniques and assisting clients with limited mobility. Candidates must possess the physical capability to perform standard massage practices.

Work Schedule & Conditions

• Equipment used includes equipment typically utilized in the massage therapy career field such as massage tables, massage chairs, hot stone warmers, towel warmers, etc.
• Equipment used also includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards
• Hours will vary depending on class time; Instructors required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of non-teaching work experience as a massage therapist
• Certificate in Massage Therapy; current Texas TDLR Massage Therapist License in good standing; Licensed Massage Therapy Instructor (LMTI) credential

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching or precepting experience in an academic or internship setting, and experience using instructional technology
• At least 5 years of practical experience, plus at least 2 years of experience teaching skills in an instructional environment

Salary

$56.55 per contact hour.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax-deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities and more.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.