Job Details
Part-timeEstimated: $47,000 - $63,000 a year
Qualifications
- Master's degree
- Master of Business Administration
- Doctoral degree
Full Job Description
Application Instructions:
For consideration please submit a CV and a statement of teaching philosophy. These documents must be submitted together as one document through the resume upload field.
Role and Responsibilities:
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia is seeking part-time adjuncts in the area of Medical Cannabis for the 2021 - 2022 academic year. Adjuncts will facilitate Medical Cannabis courses online/asynchronously to Undergraduate Students in the USciences Online division. We are interested in innovative teaching approaches that complement the existing strengths of the University and contribute to the excellence of the learning experience and academic community.
We are currently hiring adjunct instructors for 100% online, flexible programs and six term starts per year. Each term is eight weeks. Pay per Course: $2,200.00 (undergraduate level). Below is the schedule for 2022:
Spring A 2022
January 17 – March 13
Spring B 2022
March 14 – May 8
Summer A 2022
May 9 – July 3
Summer B 2022
July 4 – August 28
Fall A 2022
August 29 – October 23
Fall B 2022
October 24 – December 18
This posting will remain active indefinitely to develop a pool of qualified applicants.
Courses Available:
Introduction to the Cannabis Industry
Health Communication in the Cannabis Industry
Cannabis Marketing and Sales
Supply Chain Management in the Cannabis Industry
Specifically, the Online Adjunct will be expected to facilitate discussion relating to:
The history of cannabis use and its prohibition in the US from legal and cultural perspectives
Agricultural business processes relevant to growing cannabis in the United States
Basic pharmacology of cannabinoids and how these interact with the endocannabinoid system
Different cannabis delivery methods, formulations, and dosage
Safety concerns in cannabis products and their consumption
The state of the cannabis industry in the United States from legal, regulatory, and policy perspectives
Risks and opportunities present in the cannabis industry
Principles of marketing and sales management
Marketing plans for cannabis-specific products or services.
The business operations of a cannabis dispensary
Important factors in designing, managing, and controlling business processes related to the selling and dispensing of cannabis
The financial and legal requirements to operate a successful cannabis business
How the regulatory environment impacts the cannabis industry
Cannabis-related business organizations within the supply chain and the role of planning, information sharing, and forecasting.
Additional Expectations:
Facilitate course via approved course plan/syllabus provided by USciences Online
Adhere to all policies and expectations detailed in the USciences Online Adjunct Faculty Guide
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Master’s Degree in Medical Cannabis, Pharmacy, MBA or other-related field
Subject matter expert in field with direct work experience
Minimum 2 - 3 years of previous asynchronous, online teaching experience at the undergraduate level
Experience with adult learners
Access to computer: minimum computing requirements
Comfortable with all aspects of online environment
Flexible schedule to accommodate students in different time zones
Active, ongoing engagement with all students to support learning
1-week turnaround for grading online assignments
24-hour turnaround for e-mails and responses to discussion board posts
One-on-one consultations with students
Willingness/availability to participate in ongoing online faculty development
Adherence to ADA requirements for students with disabilities
The finalist will be required to successfully pass a background check.
The specific statements in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They are typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctoral Degree in Medical Cannabis, MBA or Master’s in Business Management or related field with work experience in the Cannabis Industry
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