Massage Therapy Department Head

Community HigherEd•Tulsa, OK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

As a professional in the industry, you will use your career experience to educate the next generation of Licensed Massage Therapists with the fundamentals of Massage Therapy, ensuring that they gain the knowledge and skills that are required for entry-level employment as LMT’s. The purpose of the Massage Therapy Department Head/Instructor is to provide leadership to department faculty and manage the day-to-day functioning of the program by providing quality education and training, relevant to current industry standards, and to ensure students’ success in the Massage field. The Department Head provides excellent learning experiences, facilitates the learning process, seeks and provides professional development opportunities, contributes to the development of curriculum courses/programs, and interacts with community/industry members.

Requirements

Must have a working knowledge of instructional theory and terminology with basic education principles, practices, and methodologies
Ability to learn the material, teach theory and lab, and record lectures to help support the online curriculum
Proven coaching and development skills, including demonstrated ability to support and teach
Highly developed interpersonal skills
Excellent time management skills and organizational skills
Proficient in Google Suite, MS Office, and other basic campus management software
Excellent presentation, public speaking, written and verbal communication skills
A valid Oklahoma Massage Therapy License is a compliance requirement
High School Diploma or equivalent required
A minimum of five years’ verifiable Massage Therapy field experience required
Must be proficient in Swedish, hydrotherapy, sports massage, clinical protocols, reflexology, aromatherapy, and other therapeutic spa treatments
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Prolonged periods of standing for most of the instructional period to best monitor student work and behaviors
Ability to bend, stretch, twist body, or reach out
Make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists
Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired
Ability to navigate to and walk around all areas of the college campuses
Ability to lift 25 pounds from the floor to standard working height and return on a regular basis, and have the ability to move equipment and supplies

Nice To Haves

National certification is a plus
Diploma or Associate degree in the Massage Therapy field preferred
Ten years’ experience preferred
Technical college teaching experience preferred
Leadership experience preferred
Experience in a non-profit setting preferred
Experience in adult education, development, and program administration a plus

Responsibilities

Ensure the proper management and educational focus of the department.
Provide the necessary leadership to facilitate continued strength and continuity in the department
Create an environment of excellence in customer service with a focus on servant leadership toward students, faculty and staff
Hold instructors accountable for required duties; provide instructors with counsel, assistance, training and performance improvement as needed
Observe and evaluate in classroom instruction recommending needed improvements for instructors
Enforce consistency with syllabus, lesson plans and other program components
Develop curriculum and lesson plans, design program with assistance from the Director of Education; evaluate and recommend the adoption of textbooks, teaching aids, materials and programs to improve instruction
In collaboration with the Program Advisory Committee, review textbooks and curriculum and propose catalog changes when necessary to prepare graduates for the workplace
Stay current with the guidelines set forth by accreditation bodies and program societies (i.e. ACCSC, OBPVS, OSHA, etc).
Be the point of contact for your program during accreditation reviews and other visits
Manage the department budget, supply requests, maintain expenses, and assist in inventory control
Act as liaison between team and other college departments including, but not limited to: management, maintenance, human resources, career services and registrar, etc.
Schedule and supervise all corporate and charity chair events; ensure consistent delivery of services to clients
Supervise massage externs, Clary Sage College clinic coordinators and commissioned LMTs
Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
Attend all Department Head meetings and other management meetings as required
Work with Admissions to meet prospective students in person, via Zoom, or by telephone
Collaborate with Career Services by meeting to review the placement of graduates
Perform other job related duties as assigned
Report directly to the Campus Director
Teach students in person through lectures, discussions, and in the lab with hands-on training
Counsel students in a professional manner, offering constructive, encouraging, and timely feedback
Develop curriculum (course outline or syllabus), plan lessons and assignments, teach courses, prepare teaching materials and labs
Assesses students’ progress by grading assignments, exams, and other work
Provides individual tutoring or remedial instruction to students who require it
Model the CARES philosophy (Courtesy, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Success)
Have a thorough understanding and instruct students in of Massage Therapy
Clean and organize the lab after each use
Have a high regard for hygiene
Prepare students to pursue Massage Therapy licensure
Instruct in process-specific specialized Massage Therapy equipment and supplies
Lecture and laboratory instruction focusing on up to date industry methods and modalities
Demonstrate accurate use of industry specific jargon
Instruct students in industry safety and safe service practices
Evaluate student mastery of skills and competencies required by course outcomes
Maintain equipment and other assets pursuant to maintenance, storage and security procedures
Strong desire to see students succeed as Massage Therapists
Advocates for and supports the college through extracurricular activities and attending events and meetings, as required (e.g., Graduation Ceremonies, Fundraising events, Open houses, Faculty Forums, Team/Department Meetings, etc.)