12 Month Faculty of Massage Therapy

College (Div) Work Location Frederick - 069 Hiring Range: The salary range for this position is $60,000.00-$70,000.00 annually Emergency/Essential Personnel: No EEO Category: I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time: Full Time Work Schedule: Primarily Monday-Thursday schedule with a half-day Friday This position may include daytime, evening, and occasional weekend activities based on instructional and program needs. Sensitive Position: No Job Description Laurel Ridge Community College is seeking an experienced Licensed Massage Therapist to lead the development and delivery of a new Massage Therapy Program. This faculty position combines teaching, curriculum development, clinical coordination, and program leadership to support student success and meet regional workforce needs. Join Us This is a unique opportunity to shape a new program, help students launch rewarding careers, and contribute to the growth of the massage therapy profession in our region. Why Join Our Team? Build a new Massage Therapy program from the ground up Primarily Monday-Thursday schedule with a half-day Friday Opportunity to combine teaching with program leadership Strong operational, enrollment, marketing, and administrative support Make a lasting impact on students and the healthcare workforce Position Responsibilities Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Massage Therapy curriculum Ensure program compliance with state, institutional, and industry requirements Maintain alignment with MBLEx and FSMTB standards Deliver engaging instruction in classroom, lab, clinic, and online environments Coordinate and supervise student clinical experiences Establish and maintain employer and community partnerships Support student recruitment, outreach, and program promotion Maintain classroom, laboratory, and clinic resources Collaborate with Workforce Solutions staff and other college departments to support program success Workforce classes are offered during the weekday, weekday evenings and weekends depending on the need. Please refer to our website LaurelRidgeWorkforce.com for additional information about Workforce Solutions and our programs. Work Schedule This position may include daytime, evening, and occasional weekend activities based on instructional and program needs. Compensation and Benefits The salary range for this position is $60,000.00-$70,000.00 annually. The position is a 12 month restricted faculty role and as such is eligible for the benefits package offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia for state agencies and the Virginia Community College System. For more information, please visit www.dhrm.virginia.gov and www.vccs.edu Click here to learn about Laurel Ridge Community College. Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information. Sponsorship of an employee's work authorization takes time and requires an ongoing financial investment. Therefore, Laurel Ridge Community College does not have funding to sponsor potential employees in the US on a work visa and F-1 post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). We consistently follow this funding model to ensure our practices are not discriminatory. Exceptions would require approval from the college president. Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment. Know your rights! Special Assignments May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. KSA's/Required Qualifications Licensed Massage Therapist in good standing in Virginia Demonstrated experience as a massage therapist Excellent verbal and written communication skills, time management, leadership, technical expertise, critical thinking/problem solving, and able to manage multiple classes during a single time. Additional Considerations Preference will be given to individuals possessing industry experience teaching and/or training adult learners in the Massage Therapy industry; however, all candidates with a passion to teach are encouraged to apply Experience with online learning with curriculum development Experience using a learning management system such as Canvas Operation of a State Vehicle: No Supervises Employees: No Required Travel Travel as per any required duties of the position, such as to sites/campuses and any training. Ability to cover assignments throughout the college service region as necessary for the role is required. Posting Number: FAC_2125P Recruitment Type: General Public - G Number of Vacancies: 1 Job Close Date: 11/29/2026 Contact Name: Kris Iden Email: kiden@laurelridge.edu Special Instructions to Applicants Candidates interested in being considered for a posted position are required to submit an application to the posted position via the VCCS Career Portal . Upload cover letter (this is optional, but recommended) and resume (this is optional but recommended) and unofficial transcripts (this is required for faculty roles). Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are required for all Laurel Ridge positions. Satisfactory reference, background screenings are a condition of employment. In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155 Background Check Statement Disclaimer The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/ EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors. ADA Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested. E-Verify Statement VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.