Part Time Massage Therapy Instructor

Niagara Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 1,145,612 - 1,631,629; Part time

Job summary

Niagara Community College in New York is seeking a Part Time Massage Therapy Instructor to join its Nursing, Physical & Allied Health Division. The instructor will teach lecture and lab courses while also advising students and assisting in curriculum development.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in any field and possess a current NYS licensure as a massage therapist, with a minimum of three years of licensed experience. Evening and weekend availability is necessary.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any field and current NYS licensure as a massage therapist.
• Have three years of experience as a licensed massage therapist and experience with various modalities.

Responsibilities

• Teach students in Massage Therapy lecture and lab courses.
• Participate in student recruitment and articulation.
• Develop and revise curriculum.

Skills

Teaching diverse student population

Effective communication

Curriculum development

Student advising

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Current NYS licensure as a massage therapist

Job description

Position Information

Position Title: Part Time Massage Therapy Instructor

Position Category: Faculty

Position Status: 10 Month

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Department: Massage Therapy

Working Hours: Varies

Advertised Salary: $1,008 per lecture hour / $903 per lab hour

General Description

SUNY Niagara is seeking a Massage Therapy instructor to work within our Nursing, Physical & Allied Health Division. Successful candidates should be dedicated and motivated and will demonstrate commitment to student success through teaching and learning excellence. Evening and weekend hours may be required.

Typical Work Activities

• Participation in student recruitment and articulation
• Teach students in Massage Therapy lecture and lab courses
• Maintain subject matter currency
• Develop and revise curriculum
• Assessment of program learning outcomes
• Arrange and monitor student externships
• Advise students
• Participate in departmental meetings
• Participate in college and discipline-specific professional activities
• Other duties as assigned by the AVPAA of Nursing & Allied Health

Essential Functions

Ability to work with, and teach a diverse student population; advise students for classes, transfer options and career advice; be an active member in the division; speak in front of groups; communicate effectively; develop, prepare, and present information; operate computers; physically perform the duties of the position.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field
• Current NYS licensure as a massage therapist
• Experience with multiple massage therapy modalities
• Three years’ of experience as a licensed massage therapist

Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an Allied Health field
• Experience teaching massage therapy at the college level
• Responsibility for administration of a massage therapy program at a higher education institution
• Experience in the administration of a Spa

License(s)/Certifications

Current NYS licensure as a massage therapist

Documents Required for Application

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial transcripts
• Names and contact information for three current, work-related references

EEO Statement

SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.