Adjunct Faculty, Massage Therapy (Non-Modality Courses)

College of Lake County Foundation•Vernon Hills, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be involved in the instruction of one or more in-person non-modality Massage Therapy college level courses (e.g., MAS 114 - Massage: Business and Communications I) to a diverse student body during daytime, evening, and/or Saturday classes at the Vernon Hills campus. The qualified candidate will utilize appropriate technology to deliver instructional materials, maintain grades, provide timely communications with students, etc. Maintains current knowledge of subject matter via professional organization membership, attendance at seminars, conferences and classes, and professional publications. The course(s) must be taught in accordance with current program approved course descriptions, course outlines, textbooks, and syllabi. Prepare lecture and lesson plans, teach lecture and/or lab portion of class, and respond to and grade student work. Use appropriate academic software (e.g., Canvas, PowerPoint, etc.)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in massage therapy, a preventive health, wellness, exercise science discipline OR-other relevant field from an accredited institution with one year tested experience; OR- Bachelor’s degree -AND-2 years of tested experience OR- Associate degree -AND-2 years of tested experience
For Modality classes ONLY: Must have a current Illinois Massage Therapy license OR a certification OR license in modality being taught.

Nice To Haves

Previous college teaching experience.
Administrative experience in the preventative health, wellness, massage, and/or exercise science industries
Knowledge or experience with course management systems such as Canvas.
Demonstrated professional learning or certification in evidence-based student-focused pedagogical teaching and assessment practice such as ACUE, workshops and data use.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in subject field.
Develop instructional materials.
Assess student learning and assign grades.
Attend required Adjunct meetings in the Fall and Spring semesters.
Participate in college governance and other aspects of academic life.
Maintain current knowledge of subject matter.
Faculty members are expected to maintain current in compliance training, including compliance under Title IX “Responsible Employee” and, if applicable, Clery Act Campus Security Authority.
Select, prepare and maintain current curriculum, course outlines and printed and non-printed instructional materials.
Teach courses as scheduled each academic semester.
Provide instructional support to the students.
Refer students, when appropriate, to sources of specialized services within the College.
Provide the Division and the students a syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, attendance policies in line with those of the college, texts and readings, timelines and evaluation criteria, and any other information required by College, Division, or departmental policy.
Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions or examinations.
Provide feedback in a timely manner on student progress.
Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles.
Maintain office/discipline/grade/division records as required by the College.
Be available for student consultation through phone or email.
Use the appropriate College policies and procedures to resolve and document student complaints, concerns and problems.
Assist in developing and administering discipline-appropriate measures of student academic achievement, use departmental testing instruments as provided.
Administer other instruments designed to measure student learning outcomes as requested and required by the department.
Provide all results as requested.
Conduct all classes in accordance with an established and current course syllabus and approved textbook (and/or related instructional material).
Meet all classes for the scheduled time.
Submit all grades (mid/final) electronically prior to the required deadlines.
Provide the Registrar appropriate grade records.
Encourage students to submit course evaluations, review course evaluations when available and use feedback to improve course delivery.
Revise and update course content as needed.
Participate, when appropriate, in the formation and meetings of program advisory boards, college, division, and department committees.
Maintain a high level of professional ethics.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.

Benefits

competitive salary
excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans
tuition support for employees and qualified family members
three retirement plans
disability
group and supplemental life insurance
health and dependent care flexible spending account plans
a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!)
generous vacation, sick and personal time off
14 paid holidays each year