Part-Time Instructor of Licensed Massage Therapy

Central Oregon Community College, United States

Updated: about 19 hours ago
Location: Bend, TEXAS
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Position Title Part-Time Instructor of Licensed Massage Therapy
Classification Title Part-Time Instructor
Hourly rate, Stipend, or Load Unit $714/LU
Close Date
Position Type/Employee Class Part-Time Instructor
Instructor Status
Overtime Eligible Exempt
FLSA Status
Campus Location Bend
Primary Purpose
Prepare and teach courses in the Licensed Massage Therapy Program, both first and/or second year program. Part-time instructors provide didactic instruction, demonstrations and evaluate student performance in the classroom. See catalog for list of all courses in this program.
This is a part-time instructor position, non-represented and non-benefited. 
Essenatial Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide instruction in the Licensed Massage Therapy program. This includes lecturing, demonstrating and guiding performance of skills in classroom setting, and evaluating student progress. This includes assigning a final grade according to established college policy. This includes providing individual conference time to guide and evaluate student progress. Teaching assignments may include courses taught during the day and/or evening, classes taught on any of the four campuses COCC serves, by interactive video chat technology.
  • Perform other essential duties and tasks specific to each location, as assigned. This may include working with and supervising teaching assistants.
  • Teaching requires maintaining 1 office hour(s) per course, per week.
  • Cooperate with other College personnel to assist students with career planning, job placement, and follow-up studies.
  • Cooperate with the Allied Health Department efforts to revise and standardize curricula for these classes.
  • Attend regular trainings as scheduled by the department or College.
  • Perform other essential duties and tasks specific to each location, as assigned.
Department Specific
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.
  • Thorough knowledge of field of Massage Therapy based on education and/or experience in the field.
  • Knowledge of teaching and instruction of various audiences and group dynamics.
  • Visual ability, corrected, to enable instructor to observe, direct, and supervise students in classroom situations.
  • Ability to operate or oversee the operation of computers, video chat technology (e.g. Zoom) and familiarity with or willingness to learn the learning management system (LMS) used at COCC.
  • Ability to orally communicate effectively with others, using the English language, with or without the use of an interpreter.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language, with or without the use of auxiliary aids or services.
  • Ability to review, understand and apply concepts presented in training programs, conferences, and/or professional literature.
  • Ability to work with other faculty and COCC staff at all levels.
  • Willingness to travel and/or teach at various hours and locations, as required.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with and contribute to a diverse workplace through ideas or experience.
Ergonomic Requirements
Ability to work in classroom and office environments using computers, white boards, projectors, and other basic office equipment. All individuals are required to be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds, moving equipment. 
Minimum Requirements
  • An Associate degree in Licensed Massage Therapy, Biology, or related field; or a minimum of 24 quarter hours (16 semester hours) of credit in the field of the primary teaching assignment.
  • One year of relevant experience working in the field.
  • Demonstrated successful teaching, or evidence for the potential for excellence in teaching.
Equivalency Statement
The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate how they qualify under equivalency by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prefer bachelor’s degree in related field.
  • Teaching experience at a community college.
  • Valid Oregon Massage Therapy license.
EEO Statement
The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211.
This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3.
In support of COCC’s EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.

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