Prestigious Endowed Chair in Grape & Wine Science

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Davis invites applications for an endowed chair in viticulture and enology. The appointee will conduct research and teaching, with a five-year appointment renewable after positive review, and endowment funding supports related activities.

The holder is expected to advance through faculty ranks based on scholarly work, teaching, and extension activities, serving both the department and the wider community.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be tenured in the Department of Viticulture and Enology at Associate/Full Professor or CE Specialist level.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct an internationally recognized program of scholarly research in viticulture and enology.
• Proven ability to teach effectively at graduate and undergraduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Engage in teaching, extension, and scholarly activities in enology and/or viticulture.
• Teach 1–3 courses per year in undergrad/grad or extension programs.
• Conduct grapevines or enology research and serve the department and broader community.
• Provide leadership for the grape and wine industries and department activities.
• Enhance campus academic life through the endowed chair activities.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Extension programs

Scholarly communication

Education

Tenured appointment in Dept. Viticulture and Enology

Job description

University of California - Davis invites applications for an endowed chair in viticulture and enology. The appointee will conduct research and teaching, with a five-year appointment renewable after positive review, and endowment funding supports related activities.

The holder is expected to advance through faculty ranks based on scholarly work, teaching, and extension activities, serving both the department and the wider community.