"Part-time Faculty: CAN 325 Cannabis Cultivation (Spring 2026)"

Part-time Faculty: CAN 325 Cannabis Cultivation (Spring 2026)

Location: Syracuse, NY - (online)

Pay Range: $6,000 per course

Pay Determination: Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hours: As determined by the department/chair; evenings required. Office hours required.

Job Type: Part Time

Rank: PTI/Adjunct

Job Description:

College of Professional Studies is seeking a part-time faculty to instruct the following online course:

CAN 325 - Cannabis Cultivation (online)

A comprehensive overview of indoor and outdoor cannabis cultivation. Students will gain an understanding of topics including soil fertility, pest management, plant genetics, harvest management, quality control, and controlled environment agriculture

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree (required).
• Significant experience in the field.

Job Specific Qualifications:

Candidates must have significant teaching and/or professional experience in this field. Additional qualifications include:

• Online teaching experience
• Experience with instructional design preferred
• The ability to be self-directed with broadly-defined guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and efficiently with diverse people in a multidisciplinary environment
• Interest in learning to use new technological tools to engage students in a virtual classroom environment

Responsibilities:

For each online section:

• Conduct live discussions weekly incorporating group work, case studies or other online pedagogy tools, incorporating material covered asynchronously, as well as student questions, items in the news that apply to course concepts, and other external sources or guests relevant to course content, etc.
• View asynchronous content and student work and inquiries in advance of weekly live sessions
• Grade assignments and exams quickly and provide relevant feedback to students;
• Maintain regularly scheduled virtual office hours
• Submit progress reports and final grades according to University regulations
• Participate in instructor meetings quarterly

Physical Requirements: Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment: Not Applicable

Application Instructions: In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter.

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