California State University, Fresno Department of Viticulture & Enology Vacancy # 08TAG040.  AY 2008-2009

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Viticulture (Tenure Track)/Conversion (ABD) 

Position emphasizes wine grape production and vineyard management.  Candidates with interest in vineyard mechanization and precision management in the San Joaquin Valley preferred.  Initial assignment twelve-months.  Successful candidate will: teach (up to 50% dependent upon department needs) in the areas of general viticulture, mechanized viticulture, and advanced grape and vine management; advise and supervise students; engage in research; interact with grape and wine industries; collaborate on research teams.  Research supported through grants and contracts.  May teach distance education, develop web-enhanced and/or web-based instruction.  Ph.D. in Plant Science, Plant Physiology, Horticultural Science, Precision Agriculture or related discipline required for tenure track appointment.  M.S. in Viticulture or related discipline with  minimum of five years experience in grape production and history of publication may be substituted.  Candidates nearing completion of doctorate (ABD) may be considered for lectureship (temporary position) with  possibility of conversion to tenure track upon doctorate completion.   Associate Professor or Professor appointment requires record of research, publication, and successful grant writing commensurate with the respective rank.  

Full Vacancy Announcement and Application Procedures: http://www.csufresno.edu/aps/vacancy/documents/08TAG040_000.pdf. 

Contact: Ken Fugelsang, Search Chair, Department of Viticulture and Enology, Calif. State Univ., Fresno, 2360 E. Barstow, M/S VR 89, Fresno, CA  93740 – 8003, (559) 278-2791   Fax:  (559) 278-4795.  E-mail:  kennethf@csufresno.edu.

For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to submit all application materials by January 15, 2008. Open until filled.

Washington State University – Director of Viticulture & Enology Program with a Rank of Associate Professor or Professor

The College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resources Sciences (CAHNRS) seeks an internationally recognized leader in viticulture or enology to serve as Director of its Viticulture and Enology Program.  The position will include an endowed chair in Viticulture and Enology and will be responsible for providing leadership for the program.  The director will also teach undergraduate and/or graduate curriculum in Viticulture and Enology.

This program is comprised of more than 20 faculty with appointments in six different academic departments – Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Food Science and Human Nutrition, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Biosystems Engineering, and Crop and Soil Sciences.  These faculty reside at WSU-Pullman, WSU-Tri Cities, and at the Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center in Prosser and work in interdisciplinary teams to conduct teaching, research, and extension programs to serve the State’s growing wine and grape juice industries.  The Director position will reside at WSU-Tri-Cities.

Information about WSU CAHNRS can be found at http://cahnrs.wsu.edu. Additional information about the Viticulture and Enology Program can be found at http://wine.wsu.edu.  

Required: Earned Ph.D. in discipline relevant to the position. Qualified for appointment as an associate professor or professor and tenurable in a department within the college.

Demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and/or outreach activities related to one of the various disciplines encompassed by the Viticulture and Enology Program. 

Application materials must include: detailed letter of application addressing all qualifications, a statement of vision for the Viticulture and Enology Program, a resume/vita, and the names, addresses, and contact information for at least three references.

Send to: Lisa Clyde, CAHNRS, 413 Hulbert Hall, Pullman, WA 99164, 509-335-2822, Fax 509-335-2926, eeocoord@wsu.edu. For a complete position description listing all required and desired qualifications and application process, visit:  http://www.hrs.wsu.edu/employment/fapvacancies.aspx  (Search #4880).  

Screening: January 15, 2008.   EEO/AA/ADA