"Adjunct Instructor - Massage Therapy"

Harper College invites applications for an adjunct instructor to teach a hands-on massage therapy course during the Spring 2026 semester.

Course: MTP 125 - Foundations of Massage Therapy II
Schedule: Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | January 14-May 13, 2026
Location: Palatine Campus | In-person instruction

Course Overview:
MTP 125 - Foundations of Massage Therapy II builds on foundational massage therapy skills and introduces approaches including myofascial release, trigger point therapy, cross-fiber friction, and specific-tissue massage. The course includes both lecture and lab components.

Position Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, effective instruction in both lecture and lab settings.
• Provide students with timely feedback based on assessments and evaluations of their work.
• Prepare and facilitate lab activities while ensuring adherence to lab safety standards.
• Provide the department with a course syllabus, instructional materials, attendance records, and gradebook.
• Maintain current Illinois Massage Therapist licensure.
• Utilize previously developed course materials, if desired, or incorporate your own in consultation with the program coordinator.
• Support and accommodate students with special needs in accordance with College policies.

Additional Information:
Courses are offered in-person on the Palatine campus. Massage Therapy Program courses may be scheduled during the day, evening, or on Saturdays.

Education Requirements:

• Required: Current IL Massage Therapy License; Completion of at least 30 college credit hours beyond massage therapy training (official transcripts required).
• Preferred: Associate's degree or higher; Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB).

Experience Requirements:

• Required: Minimum of two years of professional massage therapy practice.
• Preferred: Experience with the techniques covered in this course in a clinical setting; Prior teaching experience.