Associate/Full Professor of Enology. The Department of Plant and Soil Science at Texas Tech University (TTU) and the Texas Cooperative Extension (TCE) are seeking candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of enology, with an emphasis on enhancing the quality of Texas wine production. This is a 12-month split appointment between TTU (75%) and TCE (25%) with teaching, research, and extension responsibilities. Candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate level enology and/or horticulture courses and direct graduate students. Potential research areas include chemical/physical properties of grapes and wine; influence of grape production practices and environment on wine composition and quality; and winemaking technology. Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. degree in Enology, Food Science, Horticulture, or a related discipline. Applicants must have the ability to communicate and teach in English. Applicants must demonstrate ability to generate competitive research funding; to conduct and publish high quality research; and be willing to collaborate with faculty in related disciplines. Preference will be given to applicants with significant skills and experience in the principles of winemaking. Applicants should submit a letter of application, statement of career goals, and resume online at http://jobs.texastech.edu. Requisition number for this position is 61278. University transcripts and three letters of recommendation should be mailed or sent to Dr. Dick Auld, Department of Plant and Soil Science, Box 42122, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409-2122; Phone (806) 742-2838; FAX (806) 742-0775; email: dick.auld@ttu.edu. Application and all application materials must be received by July 1, 2006 or until a suitable candidate can be identified. Texas Tech University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Affirmative Action Institution and supporter of the Americans with Disabilities Act.