PROGRAM DIRECTOR / FACULTY NEUROMUSCULAR MASSAGE THERAPY
About The Position
The Neuromuscular Massage Therapy (NMT) Program Chair provides leadership, administration, instruction, and continuous program improvement for the Neuromuscular Massage Therapy program at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. The role is responsible for program quality, regulatory compliance, student success, curriculum development, faculty supervision, accreditation readiness, and community partnerships, while preparing graduates for careers as licensed massage therapists with advanced training in neuromuscular therapy. The Program Chair serves as the primary liaison between the program, the Allied Health Division, industry partners, and regulatory agencies, and fosters an engaging, student-centered learning environment. The position is based at the Clarkston Campus and reports to the Dean of Allied Health and Division CH.
Requirements
- Graduate of a state-approved Massage Therapy or Neuromuscular Massage Therapy program.
- Current Georgia Massage Therapy License (LMT) in good standing.
- Minimum of five years of full-time clinical experience as a Licensed Massage Therapist.
- Minimum of three years of teaching experience in a massage therapy or allied health education program.
- Demonstrated experience in neuromuscular massage therapy and other advanced manual therapy techniques.
- Experience in curriculum development, student assessment, and instructional planning.
- Demonstrated leadership, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency using instructional technology and learning management systems.
- Ability to develop and maintain clinical education partnerships.
- Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy the requirements of appropriate accrediting bodies for assigned courses.
- Applicants must complete an online application and upload a resume, unofficial transcripts, and cover letter; official transcripts are required within 60 days of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor's degree in Massage Therapy, Health Sciences, Education, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field.
- National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) Board Certification.
- Experience as a Program Chair, Program Director, Lead Instructor, or Clinical Coordinator.
- Experience with curriculum development and program assessment.
- Experience with program accreditation and regulatory compliance.
- Experience using Blackboard or other learning management systems.
- CPR and First Aid Instructor certification.
- Established partnerships with healthcare providers, wellness centers, or massage therapy employers.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, administration, and instruction for the Neuromuscular Massage Therapy program.
- Continuously improve the program and ensure program quality and regulatory compliance.
- Support student success and prepare graduates for careers as licensed massage therapists with advanced neuromuscular therapy training.
- Develop curriculum and conduct student assessment and instructional planning.
- Supervise faculty and maintain accreditation readiness.
- Develop and maintain community and clinical education partnerships.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the program, the Allied Health Division, industry partners, and regulatory agencies.
- Foster an engaging, student-centered learning environment.
Benefits
- Paid state holidays.
- Accrued annual leave.
- Accrued sick leave.
- State of Georgia Health Flexible Benefits Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
