JOB
Renton Technical College is seeking a part-time Massage Therapy Instructor to support our Massage Therapy program. This certificate program is available to full-time students and includes an Associate’s Degree option. As an instructor, you will provide lab support in collaboration with the Massage Therapy teaching team and the Dean of Health & Human Services. You will assist lead faculty and students in various massage therapy lab activities, including: massage technique labs, kinesiology palpation labs, clinical and internship related labs, client intake learning activities, session documentation learning activities, and clinical preparation activities. There is also the opportunity to be a substitute instructor supporting our Massage Therapy program labs.
Faculty will be responsible for providing individualized and/or group instruction, supervision, and assessment for adults entering the massage therapy profession. The adjunct faculty must follow the instructional plans including the modules, notes, and other resources that support labs in Canvas, as well as direct and assess student progress in achieving theory and performance requirements as per the Massage Therapy Program curricula. This teaching position will begin immediately upon selection.
Courses are held on selected days between Monday and Friday, 10:00 am and 2:30 pm. Labs are primarily scheduled on Mondays and Thursdays, but additional teaching opportunities may be available during the week. Hours may vary by academci quarter and may include additional hours for team planning meetings and student make-up labs. This position is scheduled to begin upon selection.
Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 80 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades and industry, culinary, business, technology, and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation before entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings.
As an Achieving the Dream and an Aspen Institute top 10 finalist in Community College Excellence, RTC is also proud to be a Military Friendly School, serving those who chose to serve. Renton Technical College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its faculty and staff. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds and are over 60% of color. We strongly encourage members of historically marginalized groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Demonstrate multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically marginalized populations) and create an educational and work environment that affirms commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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Complete training required to learn RTC Massage Therapy Program protocol, such as draping techniques, lab protocol and techniques as taught in the RTC Massage Therapy Program. This training includes completing modules in Canvas, studying lab demonstration videos, and working under the direct supervision of the lead instructor/program director in the Massage Therapy Program.
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Model, teach, and supervise with the highest professionalism and client-centered, trauma-informed care - following the AMTA and ABMP Standards of Practice and ethics such as scope of practice and confidentiality.
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Provide support and supervision in massage labs as per the lesson plans, techniques and protocol developed by the program director that meet RTC Massage Therapy Program learning outcomes.
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Teach techniques in the same sequence as outlined in the RTC Massage Therapy curricula. The RTC Massage Therapy Program curriculum is carefully designed to scaffold skills and knowledge.
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Follow all safety standards according to appropriate agencies including OSHA and WA DOH.
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Maintain and ensure program performance and competency standards are met.
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Evaluate student progress towards achieving the learning objectives to include frequent formative assessments and practical exam.
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Work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
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Communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing, with college employees, departments and outside agencies.
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Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
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Perform other related projects and assignments as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Renton Technical College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.
Candidates will be asked to provide documentation of unofficial transcripts of graduate coursework. This is an adjunct faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Depending on the start date of the faculty, the contract received may be prorated. Lecture (theory) credits are compensated at $1,090 per credit, which includes scheduled class time and final exam days. All guided practice instructional credits for adjunct will be paid with an additional pay factor of 1.33. Future advancement in base salary, up to the current maximum of $1,640 per credit, is based upon a combination of years of service accrued at our college and professional development activity.
Degree Stipend: Master’s or Doctorate degree stipends are paid on a prorated per credit rate.
The person hired is required to provide authorization for employment in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent to background checks, including employment and required degree/credential verification. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform successfully in the position. Finalists are required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080. Post offer, pre-employment criminal background checks are also required.
For questions regarding this position contact
[email protected].
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EEO STATEMENT: Renton Technical College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veterans or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Re-authorization Act and Washington State Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. The following college official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX / EEO Coordinator, Vice President of Human Resources 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA 98056 (425)235-7873,[email protected].
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We acknowledge that RTC sits uninvited on the ancestral land of the Puget Salish people, including the Duwamish, Suquamish, Snoqualmie, Tulalip, and Muckleshoot Nations. We are grateful to the original inhabitants of this land, upon which we gather and dialogue. We also acknowledge our increasingly virtual world, in which RTC’s work is done across multiple indigenous lands, in some cases, away from Puget Salish territories. We thank the original caretakers of our local lands and waters, who are still here.
Beyond acknowledgment, we each have an obligation to learn about and support our local tribes. Find out how on our resources page, which includes scholarships for Indigenous students.
