Pacific College of Health and Science is seeking a dynamic individual for the onsite, full-time position of Director of Massage and Asian Holistic Health at our New York Campus.
General Job Summary:
The Director of Massage and Asian Holistic Health provides program-level academic and operational leadership for the massage and Asian holistic health program and reports to the Vice President and Dean of Doctoral Completion and Therapeutic Bodywork, who holds institutional and academic oversight.
The Director focuses on day-to-day program implementation, faculty and student support, and curriculum delivery within the framework, direction, and policies established by academic governance.
Essential Functions:
Program-Level Academic Leadership
- Provide program-level leadership for the massage and Asian holistic health program, ensuring alignment with institutional mission, policies, and the strategic direction set by the Vice President and Dean of Doctoral Completion and Therapeutic Bodywork.
- Implement and support established academic policies, procedures, and quality standards within the programs, referring campus-wide or cross-program issues to the Vice President and Dean.
- Coordinate regular program meetings, develop agendas, and ensure clear communication of institutional and campus-level priorities to faculty and staff.
- Serve as the primary program liaison to the Vice President and Dean, providing updates on program operations, student outcomes, and faculty needs.
Curriculum Delivery and Course Coordination
- Support the delivery and routine review of massage and Asian holistic health curricula as approved by institutional governance and overseen by the Vice President and Dean.
- Coordinate course schedules, section offerings, and instructional assignments for the programs in collaboration with academic operations and under guidance of the Vice President and Dean.
- Ensure that course syllabi, learning objectives, and classroom and clinical activities are consistent with approved curricula and program learning outcomes.
- Collaborate with faculty to identify curriculum improvement needs and forward recommendations to the Vice President and Dean for review and approval through appropriate processes.
Faculty Support and Supervision (Program Scope)
- Orient and provide direct day-to-day supervision and mentoring for faculty within the massage and Asian holistic health programs, in alignment with institutional policies and expectations.
- Conduct regular and annual faculty performance evaluations at the program level, documenting performance and development needs and sharing relevant information with the Vice President and Dean.
- Monitor faculty adherence to institutional and program policies, addressing routine performance concerns at the program level and escalating significant or persistent issues to the Vice President and Dean.
Student Success and Program Climate
- Work collaboratively with student services and advising teams to support student engagement, retention, and timely progression within the massage and Asian holistic health programs.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and professional learning environment that reflects institutional values and the holistic nature of the programs.
- Address student concerns related to courses, faculty, or program policies in a timely and professional manner, resolving issues at the program level when appropriate and escalating complex matters to the Vice President and Dean or relevant institutional offices.
- Participate in commencement and key institutional events to represent the massage and Asian holistic health programs and support celebration of student achievements.
Clinical and Experiential Learning Coordination
- Coordinate program-level clinical, practicum, and experiential learning activities for massage and Asian holistic health students, ensuring alignment with institutional standards established by the Vice President and Dean, or Provost.
- Maintain effective working relationships with clinical and community partners to support student placement, preceptor communication, and on-site expectations, while adhering to affiliation agreements and institutional protocols.
- Monitor required student and faculty documentation for participation in experiential learning, collaborating with appropriate institutional offices to support compliance processes.
Program Operations and Communication
- Support day-to-day program operations, including routine scheduling, resource requests, and coordination of program events, in collaboration with administrative staff and under the direction of the Vice President and Dean.
- Contribute data and narrative input for program reports, reviews, or accreditation-related activities as requested by the Vice President and Dean or other institutional leaders.
- Promote the massage and Asian holistic health programs through limited, program-focused outreach and collaboration with institutional marketing and enrollment teams, ensuring alignment with broader campus-wide strategies.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date program documents (e.g., program handouts, program-level guidelines, meeting minutes) consistent with institutional templates and guidance.
Professionalism and Institutional Citizenship
- Model professional, ethical, and collaborative behavior in all interactions with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, professional work and learning environment in all program spaces.
- Demonstrate a “team-first” approach, flexibility, and responsiveness to evolving departmental and institutional needs as directed by the Vice President and Dean and other senior leaders.
- Proactively identify program-level challenges and opportunities and provide constructive, solutions-oriented recommendations to the Vice President and Dean.
Education, Experience and Job Skills
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Current or eligible professional licensure or credential appropriate to massage therapy and/or Asian holistic health practice in the jurisdiction of employment.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant teaching experience in massage, Asian holistic health, or related health professions education, including classroom and/or clinical instruction.
- Demonstrated experience with program-level academic coordination, faculty support, or student success initiatives within a higher education or professional training environment.
- Working knowledge of accreditation and regulatory expectations relevant to massage and holistic health programs, with the ability to apply institutional policies and standards at the program level.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence, professional integrity, and student-centered education in both didactic and clinical settings.
Preferred:
- Master or Doctoral degree in a relevant field such as integrative health, education, health professions education, or a related discipline.
- Advanced training or certification in Asian holistic health modalities that complement the massage curriculum (e.g., Asian bodywork, herbal studies, or related traditional medicine content).
- Experience with curriculum mapping, learning outcomes assessment, and program improvement in a higher education environment.
- Experience with online, hybrid, or technology-enhanced teaching and learning in health or holistic health programs.
- Demonstrated success in supporting faculty development, mentoring, or coaching to enhance instructional quality and student outcomes at the program level.
- Evidence of engagement with diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in higher education, particularly within holistic and integrative health professions.
Salary Expectations: $80,000.00-$85,000.00 annually
Application Instructions: To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. The application deadline is February 13, 2026.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We offer the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of holistic, caring professionals. We are committed to creating a diverse community of faculty, staff, and students. Pacific College of Health and Science is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants are considered based on their qualifications for the position.
Pacific College of Health and Science is one of the oldest and largest accredited institutions training professionals in integrative and traditional Chinese medicine to include acupuncture, holistic nursing, massage therapy, herbal medicine, and medical cannabis. Founded in 1986, Pacific College is home to beautiful campuses and busy clinics in New York, San Diego, and Chicago and a rapidly growing online division. Pacific College features an esteemed faculty with over 200 faculty members from around the globe, many of whom conduct ongoing research and educate approximately 1,700 students every year.