Previous JobJob TitleAssistant Extension Professor & State Extension Specialist for Enology Next JobApply for JobJob ID59165 LocationColumbia Full/Part TimeFull-Time Add to My Favorite JobsEmail this Job Job Description This is a 12-month professional-track (non-tenure) position (80% Extension and 20% research) in the Division of Food, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, with a joint appointment in the Division of
Plant Science and Technology. Both units are in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. The position, which is part of the Grape and Wine Institute (gwi.missouri.edu), is housed on the University of Missouri Columbia campus and is responsible for managing the fermentation lab including its day-to-day operation and personnel management to meet the needs of stakeholders.Extension Responsibilities: This
position will serve as Missouri’s Extension leader in enology, partnering with the Missouri Wine and Grape Board to advance the state’s wine industry through research-based education and technical support. The successful candidate will develop a nationally recognized Extension education and outreach program in enology appropriate for Missouri and other Midwestern states. The position will provide statewide program
leadership that assists, supports, and strengthens the work of other state specialists, regional extension specialists, and private industry to facilitate technology transfer and adoption of winery best practices. The successful candidate should generate and disseminate enology information via all appropriate venues including workshops, short courses, and interactions with private industry personnel. Materials will
include both hard copy and electronic publications, websites, and social media. Research Responsibilities: The position focuses on advancing applied research in enology to support the Missouri wine industry as well as the broader national and global winemaking community. The successful candidate will lead research initiatives, collaborate with industry partners, and contribute to innovation in the science and
technology of winemaking. Publications in refereed journals and presentations at professional meetings are expected. The incumbent is expected to attract extra- and intramural funding to support Extension and research programs.The successful candidate will work as part of a collaborative team of faculty in areas that include enology, food science, nutrition, viticulture, plant sciences and others. The successful
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