The Wine and Viticulture Department in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, invites applications for a full-time, academic year, tenure-track position as Assistant/Associate Professor of Fermentation Science, to begin September 14, 2015. Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.

A Ph.D. in Enology, Fermentation Science, Food Science, Fermentation Microbiology, Biochemical Engineering or a related field is required. Some industry experience and college-level teaching would be advantageous. In addition to a strong interest in undergraduate teaching, candidates should have practical knowledge of wine production and a foundational understanding in brewing and/or distillation. Responsibilities will include teaching introductory and advanced level enology, fermentation, or winemaking courses, supervision of undergraduate and graduate student research projects, participation on the winery or brewery or distillery management team, and development and supervision of the new facilities.

Duties may also include, but are not limited to student advising, teaching graduate level courses for Master of Professional Studies and/or certificate programs, and international programs. The successful candidate is expected to participate in scholarly activities (i.e., applied research, grant writing, publications, presentations), to publish in peer-reviewed journals as part of his/her professional development, acquire extramural funding in support of his/her research, and regularly participate in other scholarly activities. Involvement with the university community, and with local, state and national wine and viticulture/brewing/distilling organizations is expected. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. The ability to collaborate on applied research with faculty across the College and University is desirable.

Candidates who demonstrate a commitment to diversity, and who have international experience or the desire to cultivate international links, are of particular interest.

For more information and to complete a required online faculty application, please visit WWW.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG, search for requisition #103470. Review of applications will begin April 17, 2015; applications received after that date may be considered until an acceptable candidate is secured.

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.