Enologist – Full Time:  Surry Community College, a comprehensive two-year college, is located in vibrant Northwest North Carolina.  SCC is a learning-centered institution devoted to building critical thinking skills.  Required:  Master’s Degree in Enology/Viticulture, Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, or related field and demonstrated capability to successfully process wines from harvest through finishing and packaging in a commercial winery.  Demonstrated ability to work as a team member with effective and professional communication skills.  Preferred: Doctorate degree in enology or related field and successful teaching experience.  Duties: Classroom and laboratory instruction of enology and related credit and non-credit courses, program and curriculum development, and student advising.  Preference will be given to applicants with significant skills and experience in the principles of wine making. Duties include processing quality wines from harvest through finishing, packaging, and marketing; maintaining our commercial winery including all regulatory paperwork involved, and working with regional wineries and organizations to improve and expand the industry. The applicant will possess a demonstrated ability and willingness to support, collaborate, and interact effectively with winemakers, grape growers, affiliated industries, and other educational organizations.  Employment Date: August, 2006.  For specific information about this position, contact Mr. Michael V. Ayers, Science Division Chairman at ayersm@surry.edu or 336-386-3391.  Interested candidates must submit a completed SCC employment application and supporting materials, including a letter of application, résumé, and copies of all post-secondary transcripts (the applicant chosen for employment will be required to furnish official transcripts).  Applications can be printed from www.surry.edu.  Faxed applications will not be accepted.  Submit all application materials to: Susan L. Pendergraft, Director of HR & Auxiliary Operations, Surry Community College, 630 S. Main Street, Dobson, North Carolina 27017. Surry Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Susan L. Pendergraft
Director of Human Resources
   and Auxiliary Operations
Surry Community College
PH:  (336) 386-3380

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