Adjunct Faculty — Cannabis Cultivation Regulations

Job overview

The Adjunct Faculty — Cannabis Cultivation Regulations role is based onsite in Canandaigua, NY. Pay is $1,158 per contact hour for the 2026–2027 academic year. Finger Lakes Community College’s Environmental Conservation and Horticulture Department is recruiting an adjunct instructor for the fall 2027 academic term. The instructor teaches students the legal and operational framework for cannabis cultivation in New York State. The role develops students’ understanding of compliance, best management practices, regulatory history, and evolving industry standards through instruction, assessment, and collaboration with department faculty.

What you'll do

• Teach state and federal laws regulating cannabis cultivation
• teach compliance practices for cannabis operations from seed to product
• create assignments and assessments
• guide discussions on regulatory history and rescheduling developments
• maintain current knowledge of reporting and industry standards
• collaborate with faculty to align curriculum with industry needs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

adjunct faculty

cannabis cultivation

regulatory compliance

horticulture

college teaching

new york state regulations

seed-to-sale

canandaigua ny

$1,158/contact hour

finger lakes community college

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• New York State Retirement
• SUNY Voluntary Savings Plan
• FLCC tuition waiver
• professional development opportunities.

Why this role

Fall 2027 course is HRT 135 — Regulation of Cannabis Cultivation; practical cannabis compliance experience required; JD or MBA with cannabis law and regulation experience is preferred; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

About the employer

Finger Lakes Community College is hiring for this role. Industry: Junior Colleges. Sector: 61.