Endowed Chair: Viticulture & Enology Leadership in CA Grapes

University of California, Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Davis invites applications for an endowed chair in Viticulture and Enology. The appointment is for five years with renewal per established procedures.

The appointee will be tenured or a senior Cooperative Extension specialist, leading efforts in grape and wine research, teaching, and public service. Responsibilities include teaching 1–3 courses annually, conducting research on grapevines or enology, and providing leadership for the department and broader community,

Qualifications

• Tenured or eligible for tenure in the Department of Viticulture and Enology.
• Proven ability to conduct internationally recognized research in viticulture and enology.
• Evidence of effective teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Engage in teaching/extension and scholarly activities in enology/viticulture.
• Teach 1–3 courses per year across undergrad/grad programs.
• Conduct grape or enology research and provide department/service leadership.
• Lead grape and wine industry initiatives and enhance campus intellectual life.

Skills

Teaching

Extension

Scholarly research

Leadership

Community service

Job description

The University of California, Davis invites applications for an endowed chair in Viticulture and Enology. The appointment is for five years with renewal per established procedures.

The appointee will be tenured or a senior Cooperative Extension specialist, leading efforts in grape and wine research, teaching, and public service. Responsibilities include teaching 1–3 courses annually, conducting research on grapevines or enology, and providing leadership for the department and broader community,