Full-Time Instructor of Massage Therapy

Posting number: 2026-00081

Department: Adult & Community Education

Division: Massage Therapy

Job classification: Massage Therapy Instructor

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Faculty

Summary

The Massage Therapy Instructor provides instructional leadership for the Massage Therapy Program while maintaining primary responsibility for classroom instruction and student success. This position serves as the full time Massage Therapy Instructor for the program and coordinates the daily operation of the student massage therapy clinic. The Instructor does not supervise personnel or perform departmental management functions but serves as the primary faculty resource for students and adjunct instructors regarding instructional matters and clinic operations.

The Instructor teaches didactic, laboratory, and clinical courses; maintains office hours for tutoring, advising, and attendance management; supports student academic success; and ensures the student clinic operates in accordance with North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy (NCBMBT) requirements, North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) standards, and Alamance Community College policies.

This is a full-time, 12-month instructional staff position. The Massage Therapy Instructor is expected to deliver high-quality instruction while maintaining instructional materials, supporting students and other faculty, and coordinating the Student Clinic.

Examples of duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Instruction (Approximately 60%)

Teach assigned lecture, laboratory, and clinical courses in the Massage Therapy Program.
Develop and deliver engaging instruction using evidence-based teaching methodologies.
Maintain current course syllabi, lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
Evaluate student performance using objective grading methods.
Integrate professional ethics, client communication, safety, and legal requirements throughout instruction.
Maintain instructional records, grades, attendance, and required documentation.
Participate in curriculum development and continuous course improvement.
Prepare students for success on the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx).
Incorporate current massage therapy practices and emerging evidence into instruction.

Student Clinic Coordination (Approximately 20%)
Serve as faculty coordinator for the student massage therapy clinic:
Coordinate daily clinic operations.
Schedule student clinic assignments and treatment rotations.
Monitor student compliance with clinic policies and procedures.
Ensure client records are completed accurately and confidentially.
Maintain clinic quality standards and professionalism.
Assist with client scheduling procedures as needed.
Monitor sanitation, infection control, and clinic safety.
Ensure clinic operations comply with:

North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy requirements
OSHA standards
HIPAA/privacy expectations
College policies

Maintain clinic forms and documentation.
Address client concerns related to student clinical services.
Evaluate student clinical performance.
This position coordinates clinic operations but does not supervise employees or conduct personnel management activities.
Student Support and Office Hours (Approximately 15%)
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours.
Provide individual tutoring and academic coaching.
Monitor student attendance.
Communicate attendance concerns with students.
Assist students in developing success plans.
Provide referrals to campus support services when appropriate.
Advise students regarding academic progress and program expectations.
Support retention initiatives.

Program Support (Approximately 5%)
Participate in program meetings.
Assist with student recruitment and information sessions.
Participate in program accreditation and regulatory compliance activities.
Assist with inventory and maintenance of instructional equipment.
Represent the program during campus events.
Maintain professional development consistent with licensure and instructional responsibilities.
Participate in institutional committees as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:
Minimum of 5 years teaching massage therapy coursework in the sciences for massage therapy, hands-on lab classes, ethics, and psychological concepts classes.

Minimum of 3 years working within student clinic settings.

Required: Current North Carolina Massage and Bodywork Therapy License in good standing.

Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution .

Experience managing or coordinating student clinics

Current First Aid and CPR Certification

Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data.
Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learnand apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how the job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.
Business Acumen - Aligns work with strategic goals.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; conserves organizational resources.
Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for diversity and cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative - Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improvingwork; develops innovative approaches and ideas.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity - Completes work in a timely manner.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of theknowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Skills
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate and apply concepts of basic Mathematics.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have general knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Walking __ X ___
Running _____
Squatting __ X _____
Jumping ______
Sitting __ X _____
Standing __X____
Lifting (equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. maximum) ___ X _____
Speaking __ X ___
Hearing ___ X ____
Demonstrate massage therapy techniques.
Assist students with proper body mechanics and treatment positioning.
Perform repetitive movements associated with massage instruction.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functionsof this position.
Classroom Setting ______
Inside ___yes____
Outside _____no___
Office Setting ___yes_____
Loading Dock ____no____
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Supplemental information

An ACC on-line application MUST be fully completed for consideration, which includes a required letter of interest, transcript attachment. Resume attachments are welcome but will not be accepted in lieu of complete application.

For faculty positions, all relevant full- and part-time teaching experience, including start and end dates of employment, should be included on the application. Also, all relevant full- and part-time work experience related to the teaching discipline should be included on the application, including start and end dates.

For non-faculty positions, all relevant full- and part-time work experience related to the position should be included on the application, including start and end dates.