Adjunct Instructor, Massage Therapy (CE)

Tarrant County College District•Madison, WI

1d•$29•Onsite

About The Position

The Adjunct Instructor, Massage Therapy reports to the campus department instructional leader and supports students’ learning by using appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies. The role contributes directly to student success by preparing and delivering instruction in accordance with the College Master Syllabus and using the approved learning management system. Classes are assigned according to varied schedules and modalities, and assignments may be at other sites, including dual-credit locations. Work hours vary with the course schedule. This is a part-time, regular adjunct position based at South Campus and is not eligible for remote work. The instructor prepares course materials, assignments, and assessments; maintains an active classroom; evaluates student learning; and provides timely feedback and grades. The position also includes maintaining attendance and enrollment records, communicating with students and college officials, contributing to learning-outcome assessment, completing required training and professional development, and following College policies and safety procedures. The instructor is expected to support the College’s mission and accommodate student needs and external stakeholders’ expectations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or higher.
Three years of related, non-teaching work experience.
Massage Therapist Instructor qualification.
At least three years of directly related professional experience as a Massage Therapist.
Degree, if applicable, must be from a regionally accredited college or university.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
Ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment with varied and unpredictable demands.
Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems, including word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Knowledge of the teaching discipline and how students learn.
Ability to adapt to student learning needs and use student-centered integrative learning strategies.
Ability to promote positive expectations of students and incorporate technology and pedagogical innovation into instruction.
Ability to assess student learning and self-learning, and assess, evaluate, and revise curriculum.
Ability to develop relevant class content and effective classroom-management processes and strategies.
Experience mentoring students and engaging in peer collaboration and peer mentoring.
Ability to engage in service to the institution, profession, and community and participate in professional development to remain current in the teaching discipline and pedagogy.
Ability to continue educational attainment.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience teaching a class or facilitating training.
At least one year of teaching experience using active-learning techniques, service learning, and innovative technology.

Responsibilities

Accept and teach classes on varied schedules and in assigned modalities.
Accommodate student needs and external stakeholders’ expectations of the College.
Prepare and deliver instruction using the College Master Syllabus and approved learning management system.
Communicate regularly with students and College officials, including responding to emails, calls, and meeting requests.
Pursue activities to strengthen subject-matter expertise, instructional skills, and knowledge of learning.
Prepare assignments and assessments that support achievement of learning outcomes.
Design and maintain an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success.
Maintain weekly student attendance records and certify student enrollments by established deadlines.
Evaluate student performance and learning according to discipline and department standards.
Provide regular, timely evaluation feedback; post grades weekly in the learning management system; and submit final grades by established deadlines.
Assign grades consistent with course requirements.
Support assessment of student and program learning outcomes and institutional performance measures.
Accept assignments at other sites as needed, including dual-credit courses.
Support the College’s mission, values, goals, and principles.
Complete required College training and professional development.
Attend work regularly and follow a work schedule that meets worksite demands.
Adhere to College policies, procedures, and applicable safety procedures.
Perform other related tasks as required.