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Instructors needed in Springfield, IL - Lincoln Land Community College

Body Biz, Inc., in conjunction with Lincoln Land Community College, is seeking qualified Massage Therapy instructors for its Massage Therapy Diploma Program beginning August 2010. If you have a passion for teaching others, are open minded, creative in your presentation style, independent, punctual, professional and coachable, we want to hear from you! Basic course materials are provided.

Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years experience as a licensed massage therapist and at least 1 year of teaching experience. Interested parties must have and keep current liability insurance (ABMP, AMTA, or equivalent). While basic course materials are provided, preparing further materials may be needed and is the responsibility of the instructor.

Instructors are required to attend teacher training prior to the start of classes. Regular teleconferences and/or webinars are scheduled throughout the semester, in addition to regularly scheduled teaching hours, for staff development. These sessions are led by fellow instructors to facilitate team & skill building.

Instructors are needed for the following courses:

· Anatomy and Physiology

· Kinesiology

· Professional Development (Business/Ethics/Communication)

· Clinic Supervisor; role includes:

o Managing all aspects of Student Massage Clinic

o Teaching practical application of Therapeutic Modalities

o Teaching Pathology

o Managing Student Outreach opportunities

o Lead Instructor, providing instructor support