The Wine and Viticulture program at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, invites applications for a full-time, three-year intermittent appointment starting January 5, 2009, consisting of two academic quarters per year (six months, January-June) for a three year period (total of six academic quarters). Appointment will be made to the Food Science & Nutrition Department. Responsibilities include teaching introductory and advanced level enology courses, supervision of undergraduate and graduate internships and research projects, and development and supervision of a winemaking/research lab. Ph.D. in Enology, Food Science, or related field, and 3-5 years of wine industry experience required. University or higher-level teaching, expertise in enology and wine analysis, and knowledge of and experience in developing and managing winemaking facilities are also required. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. To apply, visit WWW.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG, complete a required online faculty application, apply to requisition #101646, and follow the application instructions regarding required supplemental documents. Position open until filled. Review of applications begins May 21, 2008; applications received after that date may be considered. Cal Poly is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and nominations of all qualified individuals. EEO. 

To apply, visit WWW.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG, complete a required online faculty application and apply to requisition #101646. Attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and candidate statement, including teaching philosophy and professional goals by the review begin date of 5-21-08.

Please mail three current letters of recommendation, copy of transcripts, and any of the required materials that cannot be attached to the online application to: Dr. Doris Derelian, Food Science and Nutrition Department, Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0258.

Position will remain open until filled. Review of applications will begin May 21, 2008; applications received after that date may be considered. Selected applicant will be required to submit sealed official transcript of highest degree. 

The Wine & Viticulture major is the first interdisciplinary program within the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences with concentrations in enology, wine business, and viticulture housed respectively in the Food Science and Nutrition Department, the Agribusiness Department, and the Horticulture and Crop Science Department. The major focuses on blending viticulture, enology, and the business aspects of the wine industry in a degree program aimed at producing graduates ready to step into careers in California’s multi-million dollar wine industry. The enology lecturer position will reside in the Food Science and Nutrition Department, which has 12 full-time faculty, numerous part-time faculty, support staff, and approximately 580 majors. Location of this program in the Central Coast premium grape growing region offers tremendous opportunities with the wine industry. The Central Coast of California is home to over 200 wineries and approximately 100,000 acres of premium wine grapes. The area’s diverse climate is suitable for both warm and cool climate growing and fermentation conditions.

Department faculty are active in research and other professional activities and may serve as thesis advisors for students working toward a Master of Science in Agriculture with Specialization in Food Science and Nutrition. Collaborative activities with other faculty throughout campus are encouraged. To learn more about Cal Poly, visit www.calpoly.edu.