"Adjunct Faculty: Cannabis Cultivation and Management"

Job Description

Adjunct Faculty: Cannabis Cultivation and Management

Location: Danvers/Lynn, MA

Category: Adjunct

Posted On: Thu Oct 9 2025

Job Description:

Adjunct Faculty: Cannabis Cultivation and Management

The Division of STEM invites applications in the following areas:

HRT 207: Cannabis Cultivation and Management, 3:30 - 7:30 PM, TR Lynn

Dates: February 2026 - May 2026

Work Schedule: Consistent with MCCC contract

SALARY: Adjunct salaries are dependent upon the number of credit hours. This is a non-benefited, MCCC position.

Please refer to the Find Courses link on the College website for additional course information.

Applications are being accepted to create a pool of qualified instructors for possible future part-time teaching positions. Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled continuously on an as-needed basis. All applications remain on file for one year from the submission date.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Co-teach Cannabis Cultivation and Management.
2. Prepare course syllabi, proctor and grade course assessments as scheduled, report final student grades, and complete student alerts by specified dates each semester.
3. Assists in the development of the curriculum, course content, selection of textbooks, resources, and lab equipment to facilitate student learning outcomes.
4. Develop and apply assessment strategies that maximize the learning process and measure student learning outcomes.
5. Embrace the ideals of diversity and inclusiveness and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences, including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.
6. Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Job Requirements:

• Five years of documented experience in a licensed cannabis cultivation facility in cultivation role.
• Two years of experience related to the course content or graduate-level study of Horticulture or Agriculture Science is required.
• Demonstrated commercial cannabis cultivation experience, adhering to best management practices, following Integrated Pest Management principles, and compliance with industry regulations.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts cannabis law/policy.
• Experience successfully engaging with culturally diverse populations.
• Knowledge and experience with computer technology.
• Candidates must pass a CORI/SORI and national background check for employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience in higher education and/or at the community college level is strongly preferred.
• A baccalaureate degree in the field or a significant related field with industry experience.

Additional Information:

North Shore Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator, Affirmative Action and Compliance Officer, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights: TitleIX@northshore.edu

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website by clicking here.

In alignment with our mission to provide accessible, affordable, and rigorous educational and employment opportunities, NSCC is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process, and to support fulfilling essential job functions. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our ADA/504 Coordinator: Employee_Accom@northshore.edu

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To apply, visit http://nscc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=193731