Foundations of Massage Instructor

East West College of the Healing Arts; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

East West College of the Healing Arts is seeking a part-time Foundations of Massage Instructor for Fall Term 2026. The role involves hands-on instruction, student assessment, and maintaining grades in a collaborative, classroom-based setting.

Ideal candidates hold an active Oregon LMT license and have at least two years of professional massage experience, with knowledge of Swedish and basic myofascial techniques, plus strong communication skills for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Current Oregon Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) with active, unrestricted licensure.
• Minimum 2 years of professional massage therapy experience.
• Working knowledge of massage modalities, including Swedish massage and basic myofascial techniques.
• Understanding of adult learning principles and teaching methodologies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, hands-on instruction in basic massage and bodywork modalities.
• Assess student learning through written exams, practical assessments, and homework assignments.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and academic progress.
• Provide regular, constructive feedback and individualized support to students.
• Collaborate with fellow faculty members to ensure curriculum consistency and program excellence.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Adult learning principles

Team collaboration

Tools

Swedish massage

Myofascial techniques

Job description

Foundations of Massage Instructor

Part-Time Position | Fall Term 2026
October 1 - December 19
9 hours per week | Tuesdays 6:30-9:30pm, Thursdays 6:30 - 9:30pm, and Saturdays 9am - noon

About the Position

We are seeking experienced massage therapy professionals to join our team as part-time instructors for our Foundations of Massage course. This is an excellent opportunity for practicing Licensed Massage Therapists who are passionate about education and want to share their expertise with the next generation of massage professionals.

The Foundations of Massage course provides an introduction the massage profession, including a history of massage, an overview of massage regulation, a brief summary of various bodywork modalities, and a focus on the development of massage skills used for general wellness and relaxation massage.

Schedule:

Classes meet 3 times per week for a total of 9 instructional hours. Classes begin the week of September 30, 2026. Availability for onboarding and training prior to the course start date is required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, hands-on instruction in basis massage and bodywork modalities
• Assess student learning through written exams, practical assessments, and homework assignments
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and academic progress
• Provide regular, constructive feedback and individualized support to students
• Collaborate with fellow faculty members to ensure curriculum consistency and program excellence

Required Qualifications

• Current Oregon Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)with active, unrestricted licensure
• Minimum 2 years of professional massage therapy experience
• Working knowledge of massage and bodywork modalities, including:
  • Swedish massage techniques
  • Basic myofascial techniques
• Understanding of adult learning principles and teaching methodologies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student populations

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience in a massage therapy or bodywork program
• Experience with hands-on, practical teaching methods
• Knowledge of current research and evidence-based practices in massage therapy and bodywork
• Additional certifications in related modalities

Work Environment

• Instruction takes place in a professional classroom and hands-on learning environment
• Collaborative team culture focused on student success
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