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Infographic showing various Finance Instructor job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 29% Full Time, and 71% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $168,023 per year, or $80.8 per hour.

Massage Therapy Adjunct Instructor - Woodhaven, MI

Dorsey College

Woodhaven, MI • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 14 days ago


Job description

Welcome to Career Opportunities at Dorsey College
PLEASE READ: For all applications, please include your resume and cover letter. You may skip the "Quick Apply" page by simply clicking "Next" at the bottom of the page. When you arrive at the "Experience" page, you may upload all desired documents using the upload box labeled "Resume/CV." This is the appropriate box to upload all documents.
Benefits of Being a Dorsey Employee:
  • Tuition discounts for Dorsey programs (employee, spouse, and dependent).
  • Tuition discount opportunities for select on-line Lindenwood University degrees for employees that qualify.
  • Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, and 403b retirement plan.
  • Eleven Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Thursday - Friday), Christmas Eve and Christmas Days (as observed), and New Year's Eve and New Year's Day (as observed).

JOB TITLE
Massage Therapy Instructor
DEPARTMENT
Education
SUPERVISORY
No
REPORTS TO
Academic Dean / Managing Director
EEO Classification
Professionals
SUMMARY:
The instructor is entrusted with imparting the knowledge and skills each student needs to be successful by providing quality delivery of assigned courses while ensuring that all students achieve competency in the course objectives. Instructors evaluate and resolve student questions, issues and problems, and ensure appropriate action is taken to the satisfaction of the student, the Company, and/or regulatory agencies in compliance with policy, procedures, and legal requirements. Instructors are to be motivating, fair and impartial, creative, dedicated, and professional.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Plan, prepare, and deliver quality classroom instruction in lecture, clinical, and/or laboratory format based on the approved course outline by selecting and utilizing a variety of approved course materials and teaching methods that address all learning modalities to ensure that the needs of individual students in the program are met.
  • Assess student learning using appropriate methods.
  • Demonstrate effectiveness with strong outcomes in Student Retention, Student Success, and Student Attendance, as measured by the Faculty Development Program.
  • Conduct an engaging classroom lecture and/or lab based on the course outline.
  • Motivate students by demonstrating sensitivity for concerns and actively involving students in classroom discussions and/or activities.
  • Advise students on attendance, grades, and issues in order to ensure successful completion of their course.
  • Contact absentee students by text, email, and/or phone as needed to improve retention.
  • Manage classroom environment through compliance with campus policies including but not limited to classroom management, attendance, punctuality, and professionalism.
  • Ensure instructor preparedness before class by listing the following information on the white board in class: Instructor Name and Contact Information (Google Voice Phone Number and Dorsey Email Address), Date, Class Name, Day's Objectives, and Next Session Objectives.

  • Monitor and prepare supplies and equipment to ensure readiness prior to class, informing appropriate campus personnel when areas requiring attention are discovered.
  • Participate in faculty, staff, committee, and in-service meetings. Attendance at commencement is strongly encouraged.
  • Demonstrate professional growth in the subject in which you teach through a combination of several of the following activities: membership and participation educational associations, professional organizations, continuance of education, concurrent related business experience, educational research, and awareness of current practices and standards. Attendance at seminars, conventions, field visits, vendor shows, equipment exhibits, etc., are excellent opportunities for instructors to gain enrichment. Professional writing by an instructor is also an example of professional growth.
  • Actively support other departments such as Financial Aid, Admissions, and Career Services.
  • Ensure that all educational activity is conducted in a legal and ethical manner.
  • Demonstrate continuous improvement by working within the guidelines of the Company's Faculty Development Program or other criteria as identified (such as Success Rate, Retention Rate, Student Attendance Rate, Student Evaluations of Instructor, and Final Exam Pass Rates).
  • Maintain employer relationships by at least annual contacts with employers, one must be a site visit, one may be by phone conversation.

KNOWLEDGE - SKILLS - ABILITIES:
  • Excellent communication (written and oral) and analytical skills as well as the ability to work well independently and within a team environment.
  • At least a high school diploma or equivalent, some program instructors require further education.
  • Prior experience teaching is preferred, as applicable.
  • Must possess and maintain a current Michigan massage therapy license and have two years' documented experience in the field.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • At least a high school diploma or equivalent, some program instructors require further education.
  • Prior experience teaching is preferred, as applicable.
  • Must possess and maintain a current Michigan massage therapy license and have two years' documented experience in the field.

WORKING / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; and have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a phone, computer keyboard and other office equipment.
  • Evening or weekend hours, if necessary, to meet deadlines and meet with prospective students.
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; and have sufficient hand, arm and finger dexterity to operate a phone, computer keyboard and other office equipment.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by their manager, in order to meet business demands. This is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise and employment with the Company is "at-will".
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dorsey College is an Equal Opportunity employer. The College complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Dorsey College is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.
Dorsey College also strives to ensure equal access to educational programs and activities, compliant with Title IX which prevents sex discrimination, including accommodations for pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions. Dorsey College does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Dorsey College's Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, or both. Dorsey College's Title IX Coordinator is Ann Victoria Thomas, 31799 John R Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071, athomas@Dorsey.edu, Ph: 248.585.9200, ext. 11228. Dorsey College's nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at https://www.dorsey.edu/policies-and-plans/. To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please also refer to https://www.dorsey.edu/policies-and-plans/ and select "Report an Incident" under the Title IX heading.