Massage Therapy Academic Program Director

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities of Massage Therapy Academic Program DirectorServes as Academic Program Director for the College's Massage Therapy Program, including duties of providing systematically planned and delivered instruction, developing program and curriculum, tracking and managing fiscal affairs related to program, providing assistance to the administration through committees and other activities, and advising and evaluating students.Teaching Performance – Demonstrates ability to present course materials through appropriate instructional strategies to facilitate the learning process.Program Curriculum and Personnel – Assists the Dean with curriculum development and personnel issues. Examines program/course content to achieve program and College's outcomes goal. Evaluates program to include curriculum development, course/program implementation and/or elimination.Budget, Property, and Inventory – Assists the Dean with budget and property. Responsible for the development, tracking and management of budget and fiscal affairs related to areas of responsibility, to include forecasting personnel and equipment needs.Instructional Development and Management – Develops, revises, and maintains courses, syllabi, lesson plans, and curriculum. Manages and controls classroom activities. Observes required office hours. Timely and accurately submits grades and reports.Student Advisement – Advises students by assisting students in personal and professional development and providing academic guidance to assigned advisees and students enrolled in classes. Professional Development – Participates in professional development activities, both internally and externally, to expand knowledge and skills.College and/or Community Service – Participates in college activities, including committees and teams, recruitment, and promotion events, and promotes the college through public service.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum and Additional Requirements

Faculty teaching associate degree courses not designed for transfer to the baccalaureate degree: bachelor’s degree in the teaching discipline, or associate’s degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline. To teach certificate-only, credit or non-credit, courses, a faculty member must hold the following credentials: An associate’s degree with demonstrated competencies in the discipline/field OR have college or specialized training AND provide documented work experience in the field, or, where appropriate, documentation of licensure or certification in the field. Must be licensed massage and body works therapist (LMT/LMBT) with a minimum of three (3) years work experience in the field. Must have a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of principles and procedures pertaining to higher education, especially teaching methodologies. Knowledge of standard business practices and accepted protocol for areas of responsibility. Knowledge of college mission, goals and objectives and ability to relate these to areas of responsibility. Ability to supervise and coordinate the classroom and related instructional activities of students. Ability to establish good working relationships with alumni, businesses, students, faculty, and others in the college community. Ability to interpret and apply all related laws.

Additional Comments

Employee will receive minimal supervision provided by the Dean of Allied Health in the performance of teaching and advising responsibilities. Employee is expected to demonstrate independence and discretion in teaching practice and student advising.Teaching environments include classroom and lab. Local travel to business/industry and community campuses required. Some short-term travel may be required for professional meetings. Professional development may require some overnight stays. Teaching locations include State, Federal, and Juvenile correctional facilities, high schools, community campuses, and industry.

BenefitsNortheastern Technical College (NETC) offers exceptional benefits packages for positions that include:Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and ChildrenAttractive leave policy in addition to most State HolidaysWork/Life Balance Work ScheduleState Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation ProgramsProfessional Development opportunitiesNETC is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time at NETC. To qualify for PSLF, you must:be employed by a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization (federal service includes U.S. military service)work full-time for that agency or organizationhave Direct Loans (or consolidate other federal student loans into a Direct Loan)repay your loans under an income-driven repayment plan*make 120 qualifying payments