Job Details

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time
Posted: October 17, 2025
Category: Massage Therapy
Location: Palatine Campus, Harper College

Position Overview

Harper College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor to teach MTP 125 – Foundations of Massage Therapy II during the Spring 2026 semester. This course builds on foundational massage therapy skills and introduces advanced approaches such as myofascial release, trigger point therapy, cross-fiber friction, and specific-tissue massage.
Instruction includes both lecture and lab components.

Schedule: Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Dates: January 14 – May 13, 2026
Format: In-person instruction

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• Required:

  • Current Illinois Massage Therapy License

  • Completion of at least 30 college credit hours beyond massage therapy training (official transcripts required)

• Preferred:

  • Associate’s degree or higher

  • Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB)

Experience Requirements:

• Required:

  • Minimum of two years of professional massage therapy practice

• Preferred:

  • Experience with the techniques covered in this course in a clinical setting

  • Prior teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and effective instruction in both lecture and lab settings.

• Provide students with timely, constructive feedback through assessments and evaluations.

• Prepare and facilitate lab activities while ensuring compliance with lab safety standards.

• Submit required instructional materials, including syllabus, attendance records, and gradebook.

• Maintain current Illinois Massage Therapist licensure.

• Utilize existing course materials or develop new content in collaboration with the program coordinator.

• Support and accommodate students with special needs per College policies.

About the Division

The Health Careers Division at Harper College prepares students for careers across diverse health care settings, including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and community-based organizations. With continuous advancements in patient care, skilled professionals trained in the latest techniques and technologies are in high demand.

Additional Information

• Courses are held in-person on the Palatine campus.

• Massage Therapy Program courses may be scheduled during day, evening, or Saturday sessions.

Harper College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer encouraging applications from women, minority group members, and persons with disabilities.