Area CE Advisor – Viticulture
2801 Second Street
The Cooperative Extension (CE) advisor for viticulture will
conduct a locally based extension, education and applied research
program to address vine growth and development, table grape
production, irrigation/water management, vine nutrition,
rootstock evaluation, vineyard management systems, automation and
mechanization, crop/fruit development, integrated pest and
disease management in table grape vineyards including soil pests,
post-harvest handling, cultural practices and their impact on
fruit quality and yield, and best practices to minimize the
environmental effects of production and cultural practices. Key
stakeholders include the California Table Grape Commission,
commercial farms (both large and small), pest control advisers,
allied industries, public agencies, and consumers. The primary
geographic area of responsibility for the position is Tulare and
Kings Counties but the CE advisor will also be expected to
collaborate with CE advisors in neighboring counties to address
complex issues through a team approach.
This is not an academic career-track appointment and is not
eligible for indefinite status. This position is co-funded by the
California Table Grape Commission for a period of five years with
intent for co-funded renewal. The CE advisor will initially be
appointed to a term of up to two years with an academic review
taking place prior to the end of this initial term. If the review
reflects that the incumbent’s performance is of high quality, as
evaluated by UC ANR procedures, the CE advisor will be offered a
second definite term appointment of two years, subject to renewal
based on the availability of funding and satisfactory performance
of the academic.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of an earned master’s degree or higher is required
prior to the appointment start date, preferably in plant science,
viticulture, pomology or horticulture though consideration will
be given to degrees in closely related disciplines such as
water/soil science, plant pathology, entomology and others.
Education, training, or experience in viticulture is highly
preferred, and relevant experience in other permanent cropping
systems will be considered. Demonstrated ability in applied
agricultural research and extension is preferred. The ability to
build partnerships and to work with multidisciplinary teams to
address production and complex challenges is required. Excellent
written, oral and interpersonal communication skills are
required. The CE advisor must possess or obtain a Qualified
Pesticide Applicator Certificate (QAC) or License prior to
applying or supervising the application of any pesticide.
SALARY:
Beginning salary will be in the Cooperative Extension Assistant
Advisor Rank and commensurate with applicable experience and
professional qualifications. For information regarding
Cooperative Extension Advisor salary scales, please refer to the
University of California, ANR website: http://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/files/263860.pdf
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, applicants must electronically submit the
following four components of the Application Packet to ANRacademicsearch@ucanr.edu:
- Cover Letter
- ANR Academic Application Form— from the ANR website at: http://ucanr.edu/academicapplication
- Please include a list of potential references. If you are selected for an interview, the search committee will contact the references you listed on the UC ANR application form (a minimum of four and a maximum of six names, current addresses, phone numbers and email addresses). Please do not send letters of reference.
- CV or Resume
- College Level Transcripts: Electronic transcripts or legible scanned copies (PDF) of original transcripts will be accepted. Transcripts must identify course work completed, grades earned, degrees conferred and confer dates.
CLOSING DATE:
10/20/2017