Kinesiology 1 Instructor

East-West-College-of-the-Healing-Arts; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Professional development allowance

Discounts on continuing education

Monthly student massages in our public

clinic

Job summary

East-West-College-of-the-Healing-Arts seeks an experienced Kinesiology instructor to teach in the Massage Therapy Program. The role focuses on skeletal and muscular systems relevant to massage practice, delivered in the Fall term evenings.

The instructor will engage adult learners, assess progress, maintain records, and collaborate with faculty to align concepts across the curriculum, supporting student success and professional development.

Qualifications

• Licensed Massage Therapist or health care provider with coursework in Kinesiology.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and teaching methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Deliver introductory level instruction in Kinesiology with emphasis on skeletal and muscular systems relevant to massage therapy practice.
• Assess student learning through quizzes, homework, and other assessments.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and progress.
• Provide regular feedback and support to students.
• Collaborate with other faculty to integrate course concepts across the massage therapy curriculum.

Skills

LMT or healthcare provider

Adult learning principles

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Job description

Kinesiology 1 Instructor

Fall Term Class Dates: Monday, October 5, 2026 to Wednesday, December 16, 2026

Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:30 – 9:30 pm

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and passionate instructor to teach Kinesiology in our Massage Therapy Program. The ideal candidate will combine subject matter expertise with engaging teaching methods to prepare students for successful careers in massage therapy.

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver introductory level instruction in Kinesiology with specific emphasis on skeletal and muscular systems relevant to massage therapy practice.

• Assess student learning through various methods including quizzes and homework assignments.

• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress.

• Provide regular feedback and support to students.

• Collaborate with other faculty to ensure integration of course concepts across the massage therapy curriculum.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Massage Therapist or health care provider (DC, ND, PT, RN, etc.) with previous coursework/training in Kinesiology.

• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and teaching methodologies.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student population.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching in a massage therapy program.

• Experience with hands-on, kinesthetic teaching methods.

• Knowledge of current research in massage therapy and bodywork.

Work Environment

• Primary instruction takes place in classroom.

• Professional development and continuing education opportunities provided.

• Collaborative team environment focused on student success.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Paid sick time

• Professional development allowance

• Discounts on continuing education classes

• Monthly student massages in our public massage clinic