Massage Therapy Adjunct Instructor at Renton Technical College, WA

About the Department

Renton Technical College is seeking a part-time Massage Therapy Instructor to support our Massage Therapy program. This certificate program is available to full-time students and includes an Associate’s Degree option. As an instructor, you will provide lab support in collaboration with the Massage Therapy teaching team and the Dean of Health & Human Services. You will assist lead faculty and students in various massage therapy lab activities, including: massage technique labs, kinesiology palpation labs, clinical and internship related labs, client intake learning activities, session documentation learning activities, and clinical preparation activities. There is also the opportunity to be a substitute instructor supporting our Massage Therapy program labs. 
  
Faculty will be responsible for providing individualized and/or group instruction, supervision, and assessment for adults entering the massage therapy profession. The adjunct faculty must follow the instructional plans including the modules, notes, and other resources that support labs in Canvas, as well as direct and assess student progress in achieving theory and performance requirements as per the Massage Therapy Program curricula. This teaching position will begin immediately upon selection. 
  
Courses are held on selected days between Monday and Friday, 10:00 am and 2:30 pm.  Labs are primarily scheduled on Mondays and Thursdays, but additional teaching opportunities may be available during the week. Hours may vary by academci quarter and may include additional hours for team planning meetings and student make-up labs. This position is scheduled to begin upon selection.

Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 80 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades and industry, culinary, business, technology, and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation before entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings.  

As an Achieving the Dream and an Aspen Institute top 10 finalist in Community College Excellence, RTC is also proud to be a Military Friendly School, serving those who chose to serve. Renton Technical College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its faculty and staff. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds and are over 60% of color. We strongly encourage members of historically marginalized groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.

Position Duties

• Demonstrate multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically marginalized populations) and create an educational and work environment that affirms commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. 
• Complete training required to learn RTC Massage Therapy Program protocol, such as draping techniques, lab protocol and techniques as taught in the RTC Massage Therapy Program. This training includes completing modules in Canvas, studying lab demonstration videos, and working under the direct supervision of the lead instructor/program director in the Massage Therapy Program. 
• Model, teach, and supervise with the highest professionalism and client-centered, trauma-informed care - following the AMTA and ABMP Standards of Practice and ethics such as scope of practice and confidentiality.
• Provide support and supervision in massage labs as per the lesson plans, techniques and protocol developed by the program director that meet RTC Massage Therapy Program learning outcomes. 
• Teach techniques in the same sequence as outlined in the RTC Massage Therapy curricula. The RTC Massage Therapy Program curriculum is carefully designed to scaffold skills and knowledge.  
• Follow all safety standards according to appropriate agencies including OSHA and WA DOH. 
• Maintain and ensure program performance and competency standards are met.
• Evaluate student progress towards achieving the learning objectives to include frequent formative assessments and practical exam. 
• Work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds. 
• Communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing, with college employees, departments and outside agencies. 
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality. 
• Perform other related projects and assignments as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment.
• Expert proficiency in Swedish Massage, Myofascial Release, Pin & Stretch, trigger point release and proficiency in other diverse massage techniques such as Himalayan Salt Stone Massage, Massage Cupping, Craniosacral Therapy, positional release techniques, manual lymphatic drainage, etc.
• Licensed Massage Therapist in the state of Washington with a clean record (no unresolved complaint history with the Washington State Massage Board) 
• Current proof of liability insurance.
• Expert proficiency in client-intake process and client charting with wellness forms and SOAP notes for relaxation and medical massage.
• Ability to center student learning around client-centered, trauma-informed care.
• Ability to center student learning and classroom management in the classroom and labs within the ethical framework and practices as per the Code of Ethics and Standards of practice of AMTA, ABMP, NCBTMB and Washington State Law.
• Have two or more years of recent successful work experience as a licensed massage therapist.
• Canvas proficiency is preferred. Willingness to learn Canvas is required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Hold or obtain within 30 days of initial employment a First Aid and CPR certification.
• Experience using various teaching strategies that address different learning styles.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, think critically, and exercise independent judgment is required.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated attention to detail is required as well as previous experience maintaining accurate records, managing multiple tasks, and planning and organizing work in order to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to promote universal design and accessibility. Proficiency in (or ability to learn within 6 month of hire) the production of accessibly content, whether print or electronic.
• Ability to represent the college in a positive and professional manner, while using tact, discretion and courtesy.
• Ability to speak a regionally top spoken language other than English is preferred (Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, and Chinese).

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Working hours are generally aligned to business hours, Monday – Friday. Work includes massage demonstrations and supervising and assisting students with massage demonstrations using proper body-mechanics.  Work includes a lot of walking and standing in the massage classroom and lab.  The work includes some lifting and moving of massage equipment and supplies which can be up to 50 pounds. Frequent use of a computer and exposure to terminal screens is required. Work and meetings may take place across campus. This is mostly an in-person/on-campus position; remote meetings may occur as business permits.

Other Qualifications

In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Renton Technical College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.

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EEO STATEMENT: Renton Technical College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veterans or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Re-authorization Act and Washington State Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. The following college official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX / EEO Coordinator, Vice President of Human Resources 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA 98056 (425)235-7873,[email protected].     

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We acknowledge that RTC sits uninvited on the ancestral land of the Puget Salish people, including the Duwamish, Suquamish, Snoqualmie, Tulalip, and Muckleshoot Nations.  We are grateful to the original inhabitants of this land, upon which we gather and dialogue. We also acknowledge our increasingly virtual world, in which RTC’s work is done across multiple indigenous lands, in some cases, away from Puget Salish territories. We thank the original caretakers of our local lands and waters, who are still here.      

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