Massage Therapy Instructor (Adjunct Faculty Pool)

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Salary: $52.64 - $76.43 Hourly Location: Redwood Campus (RWC), 3345 Redwood Hwy, Grants Pass, OR Job Type: Adjunct Faculty Job Number: 02243 Department: Massage Therapy Opening Date: 10/23/2026 Closing Date 6/30/2027 11:59 PM PacificThis is an adjunct faculty pool for teaching part-time in the Massage Therapy department. This pool will remain open until June 2027 unless positions are no longer needed. Applications will be reviewed, and candidates will be contacted and interviewed as positions become available. If at any time you decide that you are no longer interested in being considered, you may log in to the system and withdraw your application from the pool. Typically, at the end of the year (or at any point we no longer have a hiring need for this department), we will close this pool, and you will receive an email notification. Compensation is based on the 26-27 Adjunct Faculty Salary Schedule (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader). Supervision Received The dean, in consultation with the department chair is responsible for carrying out the evaluation of instructors under procedures developed by the vice president. The dean confers with the department chair in decisions regarding instructor workload, professional growth, retention, and department staffing levels. Examples of Duties - Essential Functions Instructs students in a classroom, lab, learning center, or other setting as appropriate during the day, evening, or weekend. Prepares, distributes, and utilizes instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and other devices as appropriate. Develops, communicates, and utilizes a student assessment process and instruments which are related to the stated objectives of the course. Adapts learning procedures to the online/distance learning environment, including telecourse and web-based delivery, ensuring comparable quality of instruction, student-teacher interaction, and assessment with classroom-based courses. May participate as a team member in departmental meetings and planning activities. Communicates effectively with a wide variety of students and college staff. Responsible for departmental equipment and provides for the security of facilities and instructional materials as appropriate to the department. Participates in curriculum planning and development as needed. Organizes the learning experience for the maximum benefit of traditional and non-traditional learners. Advises students on matters of program goals and course requirements. Performs other duties as assigned. Screening Criteria Education: LMT license required. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Only degrees received from an accredited institution will be accepted: accreditation must be recognized by the office of degree authorization, US Department of Education, as required by ORS 348.609. Final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for required degree. Experience: Massage Therapy occupational experience and a current Oregon Massage Therapy license. Teaching experience preferred. Knowledge of: Extensive knowledge of Massage Therapy discipline; computer applications for communication and learning, including, but not limited to, word processing, networks, the Internet, spreadsheets, multi-media presentations; of curriculum development; of the contemporary community colleges mission, role in higher education, and diverse student body and its needs; of the role of accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act; of a variety of pedagogical methods, including lecture, group activity, discussion and individual instruction to accommodate a variety of learning styles. Ability to: Communicate effectively and respectfully with colleagues and students from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds; work collaboratively as a member of an academic department; demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching in the subject area; participate in curriculum and program development; participate in the student advising program and college-wide efforts to improve student retention and success; demonstrate experience or potential for innovation and creativity in both the classroom and related educational duties, including the use of new technologies; demonstrate a commitment to professional standards and growth. Pass a criminal background check. Licenses: Current Oregon Massage Therapy (LMT) license. If required to drive on behalf of the college, must possess a valid Oregon Driver License and provide proof of an acceptable driving record Physical Demands of Position: The physical demands listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions. Manual dexterity and coordination are required for more than half of the daily work period (about 60%) which is spent sitting while operating office equipment such as computers, keyboards, telephones, and other standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach, bend, kneel, stoop, twist, crouch, climb, balance, see, talk, hear, and manipulate objects. The position requires some mobility including the ability to move materials 5-25 pounds daily (massage tables & classroom furniture), and 25-60 pounds occasionally. This position requires both verbal and written communication abilities. Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is primarily working indoors in an office environment. The employee is not exposed to hazardous conditions. The n

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