Do Great Things! Durham Technical Community College is hiring an adjunct
instructor Massage Therapy in the Business and Entrepreneurship Department. The adjunct Massage Therapy Instructor will perform a variety of routine duties, as needed, to teach massage, body work/therapy, therapeutic massage, or other therapy which involves the manipulation of the muscle and connective tissues of the body to students from different backgrounds, ethnicity, nationalities, gender, ages, religions, or disabilities in the classroom and in the lab, using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, demonstrations, and using audiovisual and technological aids to supplement the presentations. The adjunct instructor is responsible for providing thorough, meaningful, and measurable instruction for students interested in becoming licensed massage therapists. The purpose of the instruction is to provide students with the knowledge and understanding to achieve a passing grade on the North Carolina Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEX) and attain the necessary occupation-specific and employability skills for success in the Massage Therapy industry. Classes may be online and/or face-to-face.
- Adaptability to new teaching methods and alteration in course materials as needed
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Demonstrate excellent skills and abilities to engage students in the classroom and online
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Maintain a strong focus on mentoring and driving student success
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Address student questions or concerns in live or online classes
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Run class time schedule in accordance with established itinerary
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Adjust teaching style based on feedback and constructive criticism
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Working knowledge of instructional theory, basic education principles, practices and methodologies, the developmental process, competency-based curricula, and general classroom and lab practices.
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Possesses good organizational skills; knowledge of record keeping procedures, including the ability to collect and organize data and information.
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Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, including applicable
computer operations and software, i.e., Microsoft Office Suites.
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Ability to establish and maintain appropriate levels of authority as well as creating an atmosphere of support and confidence for students.
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Ability to develop effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, students, and the general public.
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Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
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Ability to make presentations to students online or in a classroom.
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Personal integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
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Understanding of the mission, goals, and objectives of a community college.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The physical and mental demands described as follows are representative of those that must be met by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job:
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Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
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Ability to lift, at times, 20 lbs.
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Good eye/hand dexterity.
Normal Working Hours:
This position may be required to work a maximum of a 16-hour work week as determined with the director to allow the employee to fulfill the assigned duties and responsibilities, including occasional evening and weekend hours.
