Location: Farmingdale, NY Category: Adjunct Posted On: Wed Sep 15 2021 Job Description: The Department of Urban Horticulture and Design at Farmingdale State College is searching for Adjunct Assistant Professors to teach new online-only classes for the Certificate in Cannabis Production and Management, to begin in Fall 2021. It is required that candidates possess a broad-based understanding of plant science with a focus on cannabis biology and production systems for hemp. It is preferred that candidates possess extensive previous and current professional experience in this specialized field. The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include: + Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion. + Interest in participating in student-centered service activities. + Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners. Job Requirements: MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's-level degree in horticulture or related field, or Bachelor's-level degree with extensive professional experience in the field of cannabis production and management. Additional Information: The Consumer Information web page can be viewed at the following link http://www.farmingdale.edu/consumer-information/index.shtml This page describes various services, information and statistics on many different aspects of the College's operations. The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans. A benefits summary for this part-time UUP position can be found here (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/UUPPTbenefitsummary-July-2024.pdf) . Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply. The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.