Position TitleMassage Therapy Practicum Instructor, Part-Time Faculty (non-credit)Requisition NumberFAC00527General Description
The Community College of Philadelphia’s Division of Workforce Development is seeking a dedicated and professional Massage Therapy Practicum (Bodywork) Instructor to join our instructional team. Workforce Development strives to be the preferred training partner for regional businesses and organizations by offering high-quality, non-credit training and continuing professional education programs that serve both incumbent workers and individuals entering the workforce.
We are seeking a licensed massage therapy professional who is committed to student success and understands the diverse backgrounds, needs, and strengths of our student population. The ideal candidate will foster a respectful and inclusive instructional environment, while helping students build the academic knowledge and professional demeanor necessary to succeed in the massage therapy industry after graduation.
The Massage Therapy Practicum Instructor will be responsible for delivering supervised practicum course as part of our non-credit Massage Therapy Program. This role includes providing hands-on training, mentorship, and evaluation of student performance in both clinical and simulated environments.
College Intro
Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, predominantly Black institution and a minority-serving institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. CCP’s Strategic Plan affirms the College’s long-standing commitment to quality, access, affordability and upward mobility while including an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion. This plan firmly plants student success at the center of all efforts, establishing the means for each student to achieve their goals.
Teaching faculty are an integral part of the larger Academic and Student Success Division at CCP including Workforce Development or Career Training. The Academic and Student Success Division is a community of learners committed to student success as demonstrated through equitable and measurable outcomes, innovative practices, relevant curriculum, quality learning, and a rewarding student experience. As a minority-serving institution, CCP faculty contribute significantly to our collective efforts to improve student success and eliminate racial equity gaps through the utilization of inclusive and high-quality teaching practices.
Specific Responsibilities
- Provide direct instruction in the supervised lab practicum course, focusing on bodywork techniques, professionalism, and client care.
- Support and assess students as they apply learned skills in real or simulated practice settings.
- Review and enforce techniques learned in massage therapy courses.
- Incorporate appropriate teaching-learning strategies, technologies, and assessment methods for evaluation of student learning into the course.
- Meet all scheduled classes and adhere to schedule, which includes final exam times and other program-related testing.
- Collaborate with Director in the development and revision of courses of study and curricula.
- Submit required reports on student attendance to Director.
- Be qualified and prepared to teach foundational content in Clinical Foundations, Anatomy & Physiology, Kinesiology, and Pathology.
- Guide students in developing effective communication, critical thinking, and workplace professionalism.
- Foster a positive, respectful, and professional learning environment that reflects the values and diversity of CCP’s student body.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma required.
- Must be a Licensed PA Massage Therapist.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a licensed massage therapist required.
- Demonstrated ability to teach students of all abilities required.
- Demonstrated commitment to work with diverse populations, such as under-resourced groups and first-generation students required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- 3 to 5 years of experience teaching Massage Therapy preferred.
Work LocationMain CampusBenefits Summary
Benefits:
“Success Starts Here” at Community College of Philadelphia. We recognize that our success as a college and the success of our students starts with our employees. Our employees are vital to our success. Our total compensation package includes a comprehensive offer of benefits that are unrivaled by most.
Full-time faculty and staff benefits include:
• College-paid medical, dental, drug, life and disability insurance
• Tuition remission (for classes at the college)
• Forgivable tuition loan (for classes at any accredited academic institution)
• 403(b) retirement plan with 10% College contribution with employee contribution 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
Additional College benefits:
• Winter break: 1 week around the third week in December and New Years
• Spring Break: 1 week in March
• Summer Hours: 4-day work week (closed on Fridays) from the 2nd week in May through the 3rd week in August
For More information about the College benefits and eligibility based on employee class, please visit: https://www.myccp.online/human-resources/benefits-eligibility
Salary Grade or RankAdjunct FacultyMin Salary/Hourly RateMax Salary/Hourly RateJob Posting Open Date07/21/2025Job Posting Close DatePosition TypeFacultyJob CategoryEmployment Status Part-TimeSpecial Instructions to Applicants
Interested candidates should complete an online application.
- Cover Letter of interest and resume required.
- Name and contact information of 3 references required.
- Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks in accordance with PA Child Protective Services Law.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.
Community College of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, status as a Vietnam Era Veteran or disabled veteran or any other status protected by law, in matters pertaining to employment.
