Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
12-month Lecturer and Supervisor in Winemaking
Department: CAFES-Wine and Viticulture (102507)
College/Division: CAFES-College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Position Description:
The Wine and Viticulture Department within the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences is seeking a full-time, 12-month lecturer to teach undergraduate courses in the Wine and Viticulture Department and to serve as the supervisor in the pilot winery.
Teaching assignments may include courses in enology, winemaking and industry trends. This position is also responsible for a full range of duties including, but not limited to, oversight of the safety (SOP) and students making wine in the pilot winery on campus and coordination of wine making and grape production for student wines produced on-campus. Other responsibilities are the development and implementation of annual budgets for operation of the pilot winery and production of student/commercial wines, detailed computer record keeping of financial, registry and production records (such as Vintrace) and development and implementation of facility maintenance plans. Supervision of student employees is an additional responsibility.
The position will also be expected to establish and maintain linkages with the wine and viticulture industry, obtain donations for production of wines, assist in advising students, participate in departmental events and committees and assist in coordination of research project needs.
Duties may also include, but are not limited to, supervision of undergraduate senior projects, graduate student research, student advising, teaching graduate level courses and/or participating in a Master of Professional Studies or certificate program, and active involvement/oversight of student clubs, teams, and organizations.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interest in undergraduate teaching is required. This position requires extensive interaction with students, faculty, staff, the general public and industry groups.
Teaching assignments may include courses in enology, winemaking and industry trends. This position is also responsible for a full range of duties including, but not limited to, oversight of the safety (SOP) and students making wine in the pilot winery on campus and coordination of wine making and grape production for student wines produced on-campus. Other responsibilities are the development and implementation of annual budgets for operation of the pilot winery and production of student/commercial wines, detailed computer record keeping of financial, registry and production records (such as Vintrace) and development and implementation of facility maintenance plans. Supervision of student employees is an additional responsibility.
The position will also be expected to establish and maintain linkages with the wine and viticulture industry, obtain donations for production of wines, assist in advising students, participate in departmental events and committees and assist in coordination of research project needs.
Duties may also include, but are not limited to, supervision of undergraduate senior projects, graduate student research, student advising, teaching graduate level courses and/or participating in a Master of Professional Studies or certificate program, and active involvement/oversight of student clubs, teams, and organizations.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interest in undergraduate teaching is required. This position requires extensive interaction with students, faculty, staff, the general public and industry groups.
Minimum Qualifications (Staff Only):
Required Qualifications:
B.S. in Enology, Food Science, Fermentation Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related field is required. The successful candidate must have demonstrated ability and/or interest in teaching at the undergraduate level and significant experience in day-to-day winemaking, winemaking facility maintenance and management, and have experience with winemaking software for inventory and production management (such as Vintrace). Candidates must also be able to lift and handle 75 pound wine production materials. This position requires extensive interaction with students, faculty, staff, the general public and industry groups. Candidates who demonstrate a commitment to diversity, and who have international experience or the desire to cultivate international links, are of particular interest. Current forklift, tractor and pallet truck certifications (or ability to obtain these certifications by the date of hire) are required.
Preferred Qualifications:
College level teaching experience in winemaking. Ten years of experience in day-to-day winemaking, winemaking facility maintenance and management, and have experience with winemaking software for inventory and production management (such as Vintrace). Knowledge in wine business management preferred.
Special Conditions:
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
May be required to complete a Supplemental Employment Application Questionnaire, which contains questions pertaining to conviction history, and submit it when requested by Cal Poly. This disclosure is confidential and will not necessarily preclude applicants from employment.
Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
May be required to complete a Supplemental Employment Application Questionnaire, which contains questions pertaining to conviction history, and submit it when requested by Cal Poly. This disclosure is confidential and will not necessarily preclude applicants from employment.
Review Begin Date: 06-06-2019
Requisition Number: 105311
To Apply: All applicants must apply online at: https://www.calpolyjobs.org.
About Us
Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university. Founded in 1901, the 6,000-acre campus is nestled in the foothills of San Luis Obispo, along California's scenic central coast and midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. With a budget of $168.5 million, the university has a student enrollment exceeding 17,000 students and employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff members. Cal Poly is part of the 23-campus California State University system.
At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.
Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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