Adjunct Faculty Massage Therapy Modality Position

Position Summary

The Adjunct Faculty in Massage Therapy (Modality Position) will teach in-person, modality-specific massage therapy courses at the Southlake Campus in Vernon Hills.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach assigned modality-focused massage therapy courses.
• Prepare and deliver lectures, labs, and instructional materials.
• Assess student learning outcomes and assign grades.
• Maintain accurate course and grade records.
• Provide timely feedback and academic support to students.
• Stay current in the discipline through continued education and professional involvement.
• Attend required adjunct faculty meetings each semester.
• Follow all college policies, including Title IX and Clery Act compliance.
• Rewrite and update curriculum content as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Massage Therapy, Preventive Health, Wellness, Exercise Science, or a related field and one year of tested experience; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in any field and two years of tested experience; OR
• Associate degree and two years of tested experience.
• For Modality Classes Only: Must hold a current Illinois Massage Therapy License or a certification/license in the modality being taught.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous college-level teaching experience.
• Five or more years of professional massage therapy experience in diverse settings.
• Experience using Canvas or similar course management systems.
• Certification or training in evidence-based, student-centered pedagogy (e.g., ACUE, professional workshops).

Compensation

• Per Load Hour Pay: 2024–2025: $1,323
  2025–2026: $1,373
  2026–2027: $1,414

Position Details

• Department: Biological & Health Sciences
• Operations: Faculty
• Position Type: Part-Time
• Campus: Southlake Campus (Vernon Hills)
• Expected Start Date: July 25, 2025