Associate Director of the Southern Oregon Wine Institute/Enology Instructor
Starting Date: March 29, 2010 (or later)
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled.
Responsible to: Director of the Southern Oregon Wine Institute
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Provide high quality instruction in Enology.
Lead and coordinate enology curriculum development and delivery, including traditional face-to face, online and hybrid modalities, and other related professional activities and industry training for the Enology aspect of the Viticulture and Enology program in coordination with the Southern Oregon Wine Institute.
Participate in the design, development, and eventual management of the new Teaching Winery, tasting room and commercial scale winery incubator. Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal laws and college policies concerning winery operations.
Work closely with business and industry leaders, workforce and economic development partners, and the campus community to promote and utilize the Southern Oregon Wine Institute at Umpqua Community College.
Provide leadership in the development and delivery of seminars, workshops and symposia relevant to the regional wine industry.
Coordinate with the Director of Culinary Arts to maximize the use of the Teaching Winery for special events.
Recruit and advise Viticulture and Enology students planning courses of study at UCC and transfer institutions.
Establish, assess, and revise course objectives consistent with appropriate course content for each class.
Establish and assess student outcomes, consistent with college guidelines and course content for each class.
Hire, supervise and evaluate adjunct enology instructors and workshop, seminar faculty.
Establish and assess program outcomes, maintaining appropriate records.
Keep regular office hours and serve as an effective team member within the department, the division, and with the college community in committee meetings and other duties as assigned, and with the industry cluster at large.
Participate in professional growth activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate degree in Enology or closely related field preferred; Bachelor's degree in Enology or closely related field required.
Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, effective manner (oral and written) required.
Demonstrated ability to utilize appropriate instructional technology and methodology in teaching and learning required.
Professional winemaking experience required.
Program/resource development, Community college teaching and/or Extension Service experience preferred.
SALARY: $46,185 - $55,000 starting salary. Salary range from $46,185 - $64,661 per year, Full-Time Administrative Salary Schedule, Range 1
FRINGE BENEFITS: Family health, dental, vision insurance, employee term life, and disability insurance provided at a minimal employee contribution. Participation in PERS after 6 months, with a 6% employee contribution.
CONTACT: Tina Sprouse, Human Resources Assistant, (541) 440-4626 voice or TDD. UCC Personnel will provide, upon request, reasonable accommodation during the application process for individuals with disabilities. AA/EEO. Please Note: No submitted materials will be returned and/or duplicated. To apply, send the completed UCC application (available below), references, and copies of transcripts from an accredited college/university.
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