Due Date: December 31, 2009
We are pleased to offer the Call for Abstracts for the 7th International Cool Climate Symposium in Seattle, Washington USA. We encourage you to submit an abstract for consideration.
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Registration and housing for the 2010 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium opened Monday, October 19, 2009 at 6:00 am (PDT). The “Register Now!” button below will take you to the Registration & Housing page.
The Texas AgriLife Extension Service, an agency of Texas A&M University, is seeking an Extension Associate to serve the west Texas region as a member of the Texas Viticulture Extension Team. The Extension Associate will collaboratively plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs in wine grape production for commercial producers. Responsibilities include serving as the primary point of contact for wine grape producers in west Texas and providing educational support via telephone, email, and on-site visits to vineyards. Other responsibilities include planning, conducting, and interpreting applied research/demonstration projects, and assisting with statewide viticulture educational programs. This is a full-time 12-month position with benefits.
Location: Lubbock is located in northwestern Texas; it is considered the hub city of the South Plains and is the economic, cultural, and social center of the region. The city of 218,000 is home to Texas Tech University and major medical facilities, and is known for its rich musical heritage and unique museums. Housing costs are considered below those of comparable cities and cost of living is very favorable.
There are more than 180 wineries in Texas and the wine industry has an estimated annual economic impact of $1.35 billion. Many wineries throughout Texas use grapes grown in the deep, red sandy loam soils of west Texas, where the low humidity and elevation over 3,500 ft. is conducive to high quality grape production.
Required Education and Experience: Master’s degree in agricultural science or closely related field or equivalent combination of training and experience (Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years relevant professional experience).
Preferred Education and Experience: Master’s degree in viticulture or horticulture. Experience in outreach education including development and delivery of educational programs using a variety of methods and media. Demonstrated professional competencies in principals and practices of grape production. Excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
Review of applications will begin in December, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.
Application Process: Application and additional details about this position are online at http://greatjobs.tamu.edu
Search postings for NOV # 04626
Additional Information: Contact Dr. Edward Hellman, Professor of Viticulture and Extension Specialist, at ewhellman@ag.tamu.edu or 806-746-6101.
Texas AgriLife Extension is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology (JCAST) of California State University, Fresno is pleased to announce the offering of Fellowships to highly qualified students entering Master of Science (M.S.) programs in the College. These competitive awards provide $18,500 per year for two years. Harvey Scholars are expected to attend the college seminar series on a weekly basis and provide teaching and/or research support to their major adviser.
Eligibility
Applicants must be beginning their first fall semester in M.S. programs in any of the departments currently offering graduate study (Plant Science, Food Science & Nutrition, Viticulture & Enology, Animal Science, and Industrial Technology). This includes students beginning in Fall 2010, or those who began in Spring 2009.
Qualifications
Application Materials - Submit to the Department a packet containing the following materials:
Application Deadline
To be given full consideration, materials must be submitted to the respective department by December 1, 2009. Graduate Coordinators must forward application packages for eligible students with a memo of support to the CAST selection committee by January 25, 2010. Awards will be announced no later than February 13, 2010.
Contact Information
For students applying in the area of Viticulture and Enology, please send application materials to:
Dr. S. Kaan Kurtural, Graduate Coordinator
Department of Viticulture and Enology
California State University, Fresno
2360 E. Barstow Ave., M/S VR89
Fresno, California, 93740-8003
Tel: (559) 278-2414
Email: kkurtural@csufresno.edu
The Department of Viticulture and Enology and the Viticulture and Enology Research Center at California State University, Fresno provides world-class undergraduate and graduate education, research, and outreach programs in sustainable and value added viticulture and enology; nationally and internationally recognized faculty and research staff; and a rigorous academic program of study accompanied by practical, hands-on training, and a continuously evolving program of education for growers, packers, winemakers and processors.
ASSOCIATE/PROFESSOR/CHAIR AND DIRECTOR (Tenured)
Dept. of Viticulture & Enology and Viticulture & Enology Research Center, Calif. State Univ. Fresno
Vacancy 11475 AY 2010-2011
Description: 12-month assignment with tenure. 25% administrative, at least 65% research and outreach, and approx. 10% teaching. Professionalism, collegiality, and integrity are essential traits. Successful candidate will communicate effectively, work cooperatively, and provide leadership to the academic and research programs: administer, develop, and operate programs; enhance instruction and research capacity; develop strong and effective liaisons with all branches of the viticulture and enology industries of California’s San Joaquin Valley; formulate and implement strategic plans and budgets; effectively represent the Department and VERC.
Requirements: Ph.D. from an accredited institution, evidence of ability to plan, budget, and manage an academic department in a consultative and collegial style. Evidence of research, scholarly and teaching activity commensurate with rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor with tenure. Appointment at the rank of Professor requires a record of outstanding teaching, scholarly work, and/or professional activities. Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Experience and familiarity with California grape and wine industries preferred.
Application Instructions:
Apply on-line: http://jobs.csufresno.edu/
Full vacancy announcement: http://jcast.csufresno.edu/ve
Open until filled. For full consideration, submit all materials by 2/5/2010.
California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.
Contact: Roy Thornton, Search Chair, Dept. of Viticulture and Enology, Calif. State Univ. Fresno, 2360 E. Barstow MS VR89, Fresno, CA 93740-8003. (559) 278-7112 Email: rthornto@csufresno.edu.