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Within UC Davis, the Division of Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) is a $40M self-supporting academic unit reporting to the Provost. The CPE team includes 210 academic and professional staff who collectively serve 60,000 learners from all 50 states and more than 100 countries each year. CPE has one of the university’s most extensive educational portfolios, offering academic and non-credit professional certificates, on-campus programs for international students, contract programs for government and corporate clients, conferences, and boot camps. The division also develops and manages UC Davis’ classes and programs on Coursera, which have attracted more than 600,000 students since 2016, and administers two self-supporting master’s degrees in collaboration with graduate groups on campus. CPE plays a critical role in advancing the university’s outreach mission in service of non-traditional adult learners and serves as an innovation hub to pioneer new models that may be scaled across the campus.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION:
CPE’s Agriculture Programs is a world-class portfolio of educational and training programs in the agricultural sector (e.g., winemaking, brewing, sensory science) designed to prepare adult learners for upskilling, reskilling, career transition and advancement. The Certificate in Winemaking for Distance Learners is a joint venture between UCD CPE and the Department of Viticulture and Enology and is now entering its thirteenth year. The Certificate consists of 5 quarter long (10-11 week) courses taught via the internet, with the final 4 courses similar to upper-division science courses and limited to 50 students per class to insure intensive student/instructor interaction.

This position will serve as a lead instructor in the Winemaking Certificate Program, teaching four quarter-long (11-week) sections per year and helping to keep the courses taught in the Program both relevant and up to date. The intended focus will be instructing in the Quality Control and Analysis in Winemaking (VTC253) and Wine Stability (VTC254) courses but may also involve teaching other courses as needed. This is a fully remote position.

Minimum Qualifications: (must be attained at time of application)
MS degree in Fermentation Science or related science field (Chemistry, Food Science, etc)
5 years’ experience in production winemaking
Experience in teaching/training

Additional Qualifications:
Experience in wine laboratory analysis methods and interpretation of results
Proven communication skills (preferably in teaching or presentation environments)
Knowledge of adult learning principles, and experience applying those principles to the design of pedagogically-sound applied learning experiences.
Familiarity and experience with multiple teaching and learning modalities

Preferred Qualifications:
PhD In Fermentation Science or related science field (Chemistry, Food Science, etc)
Two years of teaching experience (preferably online wine science teaching)
Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development and the application of adult learning methodologies
Ability to relate academic information to “real world” winery situations

Appointment/Compensation:
This is an academic term appointment with an initial 1-year appointment, eligible for continued reappointment. Fully remote position at 50% time with possibility to increase to 100%. Salary commensurate with level and experience. UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education is unable to sponsor a work visa (H-1B) to fill this position. Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits:
UC Davis provides 14 paid holidays, 24 days accrued vacation and 12 days accrued sick leave. Position eligible for full benefits/retirement package. For more information about our extensive benefits please visit http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html. To learn more about UC Davis and our local communities please visit: https://frontdoor.ucdavis.edu/.

Program: https://cpe.ucdavis.edu/areas-study/winemaking

Division: https://cpe.ucdavis.edu/

MS degree in Fermentation Science or related science field (Chemistry, Food Science, etc)

5 years’ experience in production winemaking

Experience in teaching/training

Experience in wine laboratory analysis methods and interpretation of results

Proven communication skills (preferably in teaching or presentation environments)

Knowledge of adult learning principles, and experience applying those principles to the design of pedagogically-sound applied learning experiences.

Familiarity and experience with multiple teaching and learning modalities

PhD In Fermentation Science or related science field (Chemistry, Food Science, etc)

Two years of teaching experience (preferably online wine science teaching)

Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development and the application of adult learning methodologies

Ability to relate academic information to “real world” winery situations

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Statement of Teaching
• Supplemental Question - Please briefly describe your most significant contribution(s) to promoting equity, inclusion and diversity in your professional career.
• Teaching Work Sample - Please provide a sample of a Syllabus or Course Curriculum you have drafted.(Optional)

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