PT Massage Therapy Instructor/Program Coordinator

PT Massage Therapy Instructor/Program Coordinator

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Part-Time Faculty

Job Number: PT05187

Location: District, CA

Department: Temp Pool

Closing: Continuous

Description

PART-TIME MASSAGE THERAPY INSTRUCTOR/PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Foothill-De Anza Community College District is establishing a pool of qualified applicants for this position. Applications will be accepted continuously until otherwise noted. Applications will remain on file for two years from date received or last submitted.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE:

• Standard duties expected of all part-time faculty include the performance of instructional, counselor or librarian duties as assigned, evaluation and assessment of student work, and submission of grades.
• Demonstrated skills in communicating effectively, both written and orally, with students and colleagues.
• Evidence of experience and proficiency in the utilization of the laboratory and laboratory equipment and the associated instruction appropriate to college massage therapy courses.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to remain current in massage therapy, spa, wellness and alternative wellness therapy, instructional techniques.
• Experience in designing massage therapy, spa, wellness and alternative medicine curriculum.
• Promote appropriate safety practices in the laboratory.
• The ability to develop instructional learning outcomes and to develop methods for assessing student's achievement of these outcomes.
• Commitment to the scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Commitment to creative use of technology in teaching and learning.
• The ability to engage students from a broad spectrum of cultural, academic, socio-economic, and language backgrounds.
• Demonstrate an enthusiasm for, understanding of, and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college.
• A commitment to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals, and enthusiasm for the mission of FHDA District College.
• The ability to use teaching methods that engage students actively in their own learning, promote development of critical thinking skills, and encourage them to become lifelong learners.
• The ability to use instructional methods that emphasize group cooperation and collaboration and that reflect cultural sensitivity and interdisciplinary approaches to subject matter.
• Ability to organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students with differing abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experience.
• As a program Coordinator work collaboratively with faculty and staff in the spirit of collegiality and innovation to enhance instruction, curriculum, and student success.
• Work with the program assistant as a program Coordinator monitor program budget; purchase needed materials, write applications for small grants.
• Work with the program assistant to coordinate Advisory Board meetings and attend other program related meetings such as VTEA, write program review and accreditation documents as required by the institution or external agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
2. Any bachelor's degree and two (2) years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years (6) of professional experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master's Degree in a Health Related Discipline; two Years of recent full-time or part-time equivalent experience teaching massage therapy, wellness, and/or CAM therapies at the college level.
2. Three years of working in a variety of professional massage therapy environments: spa, athletic events, chiropractic, hospital etc.
3. Demonstrate current knowledge and experience in the fields of massage therapy, wellness, spa and complementary and alternative medicine environments.