Adjunct Instructor - Cannabis Studies

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR – CANNABIS STUDIES

WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE

Wilbur Wright College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, seeks part-time faculty to teach cannabis studies courses to support students seeking a Basic Certificate in Applied Cannabis Studies, an Advanced Certificate in Cannabis Processing, and/or an Associate’s Degree in Applied Cannabis Studies. Credit-based cannabis studies curriculum and programming will be part of the offerings of the Environmental Technology Department.

Adjunct faculty teach and evaluate students, prepare, and revise course syllabi and other educational materials. Part-time adjunct faculty will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs and engage students in critical thinking and problem-solving. Part-time faculty contribute to the overall operation of the college, support the mission of the institution, and employ the philosophical commitment of the community college environment.

Instructors needed for the following courses:

Summer 2025

·       Cannabis and the Law

Fall 2025

·       Entering the Cannabis Industry

·       Introduction to Cannabis

·       Cannabis Horticulture/Plant Propagation

·       Hemp Horticulture and Processing

·       Cannabis Quality and Compliance

·       Cannabis and the Law

·       Restorative Justice in Cannabis

·       Cannabis Science

·       Medicinal Cannabis

City Colleges is committed to building a culture of excellence that inspires everyone to become the best in class for students and the community. City Colleges has a set of Academic Excellence Pillars that advance the attributes and qualities that embody what it is to be an excellent member of the faculty at CCC. These pillars emphasize City Colleges’ focus on student learning and success, equity, and the importance of instructional technologies in becoming highly effective educators. Additionally, each pillar serves as a guide for supporting faculty through their life cycle at CCC. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

·       Creates an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students’ problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies. 

·       Designs courses that have clearly articulated learning outcomes that are student centered and promote students’ active participation in their own learning. 

·       Prepares syllabi that include student learning objectives and student learning outcomes.

·       Develops and designs an assessment program that includes regular and useful feedback to students in an objective, consistent, and timely manner; evaluates and documents student performance using established methods and criteria and records course grades promptly.

·       Commits to engaging and improving upon behavioral commitments that foster inclusivity and a sense of belonging amongst students.

·       Stays abreast of innovations and current trends in one’s specific academic discipline as they pertain to pedagogy and technology; continuously reflects on and refines craft.

·       Demonstrates excellence in teaching and a commitment to integrating new technologies in the learning process.

·       Fosters a safe environment that respects the diversity of individuals and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn. 

·       Employs a variety of teaching methods to meet students’ varying learning needs, abilities, and interests and to optimize student outcomes.

·       Teaches in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, and guidelines of the college.

QUALIFICATIONS

·       Ability and willingness to maintain and uphold the professional standards of an academic environment and adhere to City Colleges of Chicago policies.

·       Familiarity with and understanding of Illinois cannabis laws and regulations.

·       Awareness of dispensary operations and cultivation processing.

·       Two (2) years of teaching and/or training experience preferred.

·       Excellent verbal and written skills required with the ability to communicate persuasively with tact and diplomacy.

·       The ability to work in a culturally diverse work environment.

·       Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college. 

·       Disposition towards developing the competencies outlined in the City Colleges Academic Excellence Pillars.

·       Knowledge of Brightspace or similar Learning Management System preferred. 

·       Prior experience with online teaching (via Zoom) and/or online teaching certification preferred.

·       Proficiency in Microsoft office applications.

ENTERING THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Responsible Vendor Certification. 
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working in the cannabis industry.
• Two (2) years of teaching experience.

INTRODUCTION TO CANNABIS

• Master’s Degree in Botany, Agriculture, Horticulture, Biology, Environmental Sciences, OR Greenhouse Management.
• Two (2) years of teaching experience.

CANNABIS HORTICULTURE/PLANT PROPAGATION REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree in Horticulture OR Bachelor’s Degree in Botany, Agriculture, Horticulture, Biology, Environmental Sciences, OR Greenhouse Management.
• Experience in greenhouse or warehouse cultivation of cannabis or other plants.
• Two (2) years of teaching experience.
• Experience working with and maintaining High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for analysis.
• Familiarity with and understanding of the structural and physiological aspects of cannabis.

HEMP HORTICULTURE AND PROCESSING and CANNABIS QUALITY AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree in Botany, Agriculture, Horticulture, Biology, Environmental Sciences, OR Chemistry.
• Experience working with and maintaining High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for analysis.
• Two (2) years of teaching experience.

CANNABIS AND THE LAW REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Paralegal Studies, OR Criminal Justice.
• Juris Doctorate preferred.

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE IN CANNABIS REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Paralegal Studies, OR Criminal Justice.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working in the cannabis industry.
• Two (2) years of teaching experience.

CANNABIS SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree in Botany, Agriculture, Horticulture, Biology, Environmental Sciences, OR Chemistry.
• Two (2) years of teaching experience.

MEDICINAL CANNABIS REQUIREMENTS

• Medical Doctor (MD), Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP) OR Master’s Degree in Nursing, Biology, Biomedicine, or Anatomy and Physiology.
• Two (2) years of teaching experience.

FOR CONSIDERATION

All interested candidates, including current CCC employees, must submit the following documents for review: 

·        Letter of interest

·        Resume or curriculum vitae

·        Legible copy of your college transcripts (unofficial transcripts initially accepted; official transcripts must be provided at time of interview)

Submission of additional information, including but not limited to a statement of teaching philosophy and/or letters of recommendation, is optional.

If size limits prohibit you from attaching your documents, please email required attachments to WR_HR@ccc.edu.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

·       Seeking candidate(s) to teach face-to-face course(s) at Wright College main campus and/or Humboldt Park campus.

 We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!

Salary : $943