Position Announcement

Division of Food Systems and Bioengineering
College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR)
University of Missouri - Columbia

Position Title:  Extension Assistant - Viticulture

Position Description: The Institute for Continental Climate Viticulture and Enology (ICCVE) at the University of Missouri-Columbia invites applications for a non-tenure-track position, reporting to Program Leader and Extension Associate.  The successful candidate will collaborate with other members of the ICCVE team to advance and promote program efforts by: assisting the establishment and maintenance of vineyard Best Management Practices Project (BMPP) demonstration and verification plots at “lighthouse” vineyard locations in Arkansas and Missouri; providing effective and efficient management of BMP field plots and demonstration sites (including ordering supplies, ordering and maintenance of equipment, utilization of field and laboratory labor); collecting, managing, and statistically analyzing data from BMP demonstration and verification plots; assisting Viticulture Extension Associate with maintaining BMP project files and records; providing assistance with BMP tailgate meetings; assisting with workshops, conferences, field days, and short courses as required; preparing reports, proposals, newsletter articles, and other written documents as required; performing other duties as assigned by the Viticulture Extension Associate to insure the success of the Best Management Practices Project and the Institute.

Qualifications: Earned Bachelor’s degree in viticulture, horticulture, or related fields. Prior extension or work experience with grape and wine industry. Applied viticulture research experience desirable.  We are firmly committed to fostering ethnic, racial, and gender diversity in our faculty, and strongly encourage applications from women and members of groups underrepresented in science.

Application Deadline:  Applications accepted until position is filled.

Application Procedure:  Electronic submissions are encouraged. After initial screening, additional information may be requested. Applicants should send letter of interest, curriculum vita, and educational transcripts to:

Deborah Ratliff
215 Agricultural Engineering Building
University of Missouri-Columbia
1406 East Rollins Street
Columbia, MO 65211

Phone: 573-882-2369
Email:  ratliffde@missouri.edu