Lead Massage Therapy Program Faculty

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurel Ridge Community College in Frederick, VA seeks a Licensed Massage Therapist to lead the development and delivery of a new Massage Therapy Program. This is a 12-month, full-time faculty role combining teaching, curriculum design, clinical coordination, and leadership to support student success.

You will build the curriculum, ensure compliance with state and industry standards, coordinate clinical experiences, and foster partnerships with local employers to promote workforce readiness.

Qualifications

• Licensed Massage Therapist in good standing in Virginia.
• Demonstrated experience as a massage therapist.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, time management, leadership, technical expertise, critical thinking, and able to manage multiple classes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Massage Therapy curriculum
• Ensure program compliance with state, institutional, and industry requirements
• Maintain alignment with MBLEx and FSMTB standards
• Deliver engaging instruction in classroom, lab, clinic, and online environments
• Coordinate and supervise student clinical experiences
• Establish and maintain employer and community partnerships
• Support student recruitment, outreach, and program promotion
• Maintain classroom, laboratory, and clinic resources
• Collaborate with Workforce Solutions staff and other college departments to support program success

Skills

Licensed Massage Therapist

Experience as massage therapist

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Leadership

Technical expertise

Critical thinking

Class management

Job description

Laurel Ridge Community College in Frederick, VA seeks a Licensed Massage Therapist to lead the development and delivery of a new Massage Therapy Program. This is a 12-month, full-time faculty role combining teaching, curriculum design, clinical coordination, and leadership to support student success.

You will build the curriculum, ensure compliance with state and industry standards, coordinate clinical experiences, and foster partnerships with local employers to promote workforce readiness.