Viticulture and Enology Research Center (VERC) Director (Administrator I)
California State University
Fresno, CA 93740
Salary:
The salary is competitive and is negotiable depending on the
strength of qualifications. This is a CSU Management Personnel
Plan (MPP) position with an attractive benefits package which
includes but is not limited to: a vacation accrual rate of 16
hours per month, 12+ paid holidays, excellent choice of medical,
dental and vision insurance, long term disability coverage, life
insurance, and retirement benefits.
Overview:
It is the goal of the Viticulture and Enology Research Center
(VERC) to be a world class center of excellence that effectively
meets the research and educational needs of students and the
broader grape and wine community. VERC serves the grape and wine
industry by developing and applying new and emerging technologies
in viticulture, enology and related disciplines. The Center’s
research program is strongly supported by the Jordan College, the
Department of Viticulture and Enology, the California
Agricultural Technology Institute (CATI), the Center for
Irrigation Technology, the Institute for Food and Agriculture,
the University Agricultural Laboratory (UAL), the Jordan College
Graduate Lab, the newly opened Jordan Agricultural Research
Center, the Olam Sensory Laboratory, and the V.E. Petrucci
Library, just to name a few.
VERC provides research laboratory space, major instrumentation,
outreach event support, endowed student research assistantships,
and industry supported research chairs. The UAL includes a 120
acre vineyard, raisin processing plant, and the nation’s first
commercial winery located within a college campus. The V.E.
Petrucci Library, a collection of Henry Madden Library embedded
within the Department, is dedicated to resources related to
viticulture and enology. Librarian research support helps
students, faculty, and members of the industry access and use
these resources. For more than a century, Fresno State’s
viticulture and enology programs and our students have benefitted
from close connections and collaboration with the grape and wine
industry and our strong, involved, and successful alumni
throughout California and the world.
The Department of Viticulture and Enology provides a diverse
group of undergraduate and graduate students with a practical
hands-on education through its degree, certificate, and
solution-focused research programs. The Department currently
serves approximately 150 students through its MS in Viticulture
and Enology, BS in Enology, BS in Viticulture, and Certificate of
special Study in Enology. These academic programs are supported
by a strong faculty and staff with a commitment to education,
research, and industry outreach and service.
Position Summary:
Major Duties of the job include:
The successful candidate will be expected to provide research
leadership for the Viticulture and Enology Research Center (VERC)
including, but not limited to: (1) promoting and facilitating
leadingedge research, including collaborative and
interdisciplinary research in areas related to the viticulture
and enology industry; (2) increasing internal and external
research opportunities for faculty, staff and students within
VERC, and the Department of Viticulture and Enology (VE); (3)
developing effective liaisons with the viticulture and enology
industry in direct collaboration with the center and VE
department’s Industry Advisory Board to further develop
partnerships and collaborative research; (4) transferring
knowledge through outreach (e.g. collaborative research;
seminars; workshops; websites; and publications) and, where
applicable, through technology transfer (e.g. collaborative
research; contract work; and commercialization of intellectual
property; (5) providing interdisciplinary research training for
related faculty and staff and; (6) managing the center’s research
plan effectively and efficiently, ensuring adherence to accepted
standards of research and ethical behavior.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide
administrative leadership for the VERC including, but not limited
to: (1) provide overall leadership and strategic planning for
direction, coordination and oversight of operations, policies and
procedures for the center in compliance with the mission of the
California Agricultural and Technology Institute (CATI); (2)
supervising and evaluating center personnel, financial
management, safety, and general operations; (3) developing and
maintaining an allocated state budget and generated nonstate
funds; (4) preparation of required reports, position
descriptions, and hiring requests; (5) implementation and
adherence to university and Jordan College policies and
procedures; (6) generating external support for research and
outreach programs; (7) managing laboratory and field research
space needs for the center in cooperation with the VE Department
Chair and the University Agricultural Laboratory Director; (8)
integrating operations and activities with other College research
centers, CATI, ARI and academic programs; (9) establishing
partnerships with related regional, state, and Federal
agencies/organizations; (10) represent center with external
audiences and developing relationships with related industries,
organizations and agencies; and (11) other responsibilities as
determined in consult with the Jordan College Associate Dean for
Research, or as assigned by the Jordan College Dean.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements: Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities:
Required Education:
M.Sc. or Ph.D. from an accredited institution; disciplines may
include, but are not limited to botany, biochemistry, plant
physiology, chemistry, horticulture, viticulture, enology,
microbiology, food science.
Required Experience:
A clearly established record of research directly related to the
viticulture and enology industries. Demonstrated ability to plan,
budget, and manage a research center. The successful candidate
must have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff,
and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic
backgrounds.
Filing Deadline:
Applications received by July 5, 2017 will be reviewed for
minimum qualifications and given full consideration by the hiring
manager and/or search committee. Qualified applicants received
after that date will be forwarded upon request to the hiring
manager and/or search committee.
How To Apply:
To apply for this position at Fresno State visit our online
employment site at: http://apptrkr.com/1022473 and
attach the following: 1) a cover letter specifically addressing
required experience 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a list of three
professional references with names and contact information¿ and
4) unofficial transcripts. Finalists will be required to submit
1) three current letters of recommendation and 2) official
transcripts.
For inquiries, contact:
David Zoldoske, Ed.D.,
Search Committee Chair Center for Irrigation Technology
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA 93740
Phone: (559) 2782066
Email address: davidzo@csufresno.edu
Other Requirements:
Pursuant to the requirements of the Immigration Reform and
Control Act of 1986, any offer of employment is contingent upon
verification of individual’s eligibility to be employed in the
United States.
California State University, Fresno, in conjunction with the CSU
policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a full
background check (including a criminal records check) prior to
assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or
pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued
employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted
positions identified as sensitive.
California State University, Fresno annual security report
includes statistics for the previous three years concerning
reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain offcampus
buildings or property owned or controlled by Fresno State, and on
public property within, or immediately adjacent to or accessible
from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies
concerning campus security, alcohol/drug use, crime prevention,
reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can
obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Campus Police
Department or by accessing the following web site: http://www.fresnostate.edu/adminserv/police/clery/index.html
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. You can
obtain a copy of this Executive order by accessing the following
web site: http://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO1083.html
This position may be a “designated position” in the California
State University’s Conflict of Interest Code. The successful
candidate accepting this position may be required to file
Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair
Political Practices Commission.
Other Applicant Information:
Applicants will receive confirmation of receipt of their
application materials via automatic email reply. In addition,
qualified applicants will receive email notification at the
conclusion of the recruitment process.
This is a full-time management position covered by the
California State University Management Personnel Plan. Under this
plan, employees are subject to management reviews and serve at
the pleasure of the University President of that campus.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining
and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance
with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity
laws and regulations. Executive Order 883 prohibits
discrimination and Executive Order 927 prohibits harassment, on
the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national
origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity, per HR
200412), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental
disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered
veteran status. Retaliation against individuals for complaining
about these proscribed conduct, opposing such conduct, or
participating in an investigation or proceeding involving such
conduct is prohibited by both executive orders.
Further, California State University, Fresno’s statement of
commitment to equal employment opportunity principles is also
found in the various collective bargaining agreements.
General Information:
California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the
California State University System. The University’s mission is
to offer high quality educational opportunities to qualified
students at the bachelor’s and master’s levels, and in certain
applied disciplines, at the doctoral level. The current student
enrollment is approximately 24,000, including a large percentage
of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The
University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep
involvement with the state, nation, and world. California State
University, Fresno promotes student learning and community
engagement through faculty scholarship and service learning
opportunities in collaboration with community organizations,
educational institutions, industry, business and government. The
University was one of the first U.S. Colleges and Universities to
be selected by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of
Teaching for its Community Engagement Classification.
Metropolitan Fresno, with a multiethnic population of over
600,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley on the
western edge of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. The campus is
within driving distance of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Yosemite,
Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, the Monterey Peninsula,
beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts
one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and
offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.