Job Details

College of Lake County – Southlake Campus (Vernon Hills)
Type: Adjunct/Part-Time
Category: Massage Therapy
Posted: July 7, 2025
Requisition ID: REQ-00000421

Why Join the College of Lake County (CLC)?

The College of Lake County offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health insurance

• Delta Dental and Superior Vision coverage

• Tuition support for employees and qualified family members

• Three retirement plans

• Disability, group, and supplemental life insurance

• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts

• Compressed summer work week (Closed Fridays!)

• Generous vacation, sick, and personal leave

• 14 paid holidays each year

Note: Some benefits may not apply to part-time employees or those working fewer than 20 hours per week.

Position Summary

The Adjunct Faculty in Massage Therapy (Modality Position) will teach in-person, modality-specific massage therapy courses—such as MAS 119: Introduction to Massage Therapy—to a diverse student body at the Southlake Campus in Vernon Hills.

Classes may be scheduled during the day, evening, or weekends (Saturdays). The instructor will prepare lessons, assess student performance, and ensure instruction aligns with approved course outlines and syllabi.

Candidates are expected to use instructional technologies, including Canvas, PowerPoint, and other tools, to support effective learning.

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.

• Revise and update curriculum content as needed.

• Participate in department or college committees as appropriate.

• Maintain high standards of professionalism and ethics.

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

• Position Type: Part-Time Faculty

• Campus: Southlake Campus (Vernon Hills)

• Expected Start Date: July 25, 2025

Equal Opportunity Statement

The College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40+), disability, or genetic information.

How to Apply

Apply online at:
https://clc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Southlake-Campus/Adjunct-Faculty-Massage-Therapy-Modality-Position_REQ-00000421-1

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