Instructor of Viticulture​/Program Coordinator

The Instructor of Viticulture/Program Coordinator is responsible for providing high-quality instruction in grape production through classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory work, and field-based learning, aligning program outcomes with the grape-growing industry. Full-time faculty members are professional educators with the primary responsibility of providing quality instruction for a diverse student population and performing instructional duties and responsibilities in accordance with the philosophy, mission, policies, and procedures of the college.

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

This job posting is open until filled. Applications are reviewed upon receipt.

Cochise College requires a post-offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.

Cochise College serves the residents of Cochise County from two campuses and four centers throughout Southern Arizona with panoramic views of five different mountain ranges. The college has been recognized nationally for its cost, return on investment, and high success rate; providing over 90 general and technical education programs leading to a variety of workforce certificates and associate degrees. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).

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• Oversees curriculum development, industry partnerships, and student mentorship while fostering experiential learning through the application of viticulture principles; supports institutional initiatives, including community engagement, workforce development, and sustainability practices within the viticulture sector
• Teaches assigned Viticulture and related courses, associated labs, industry certification-related classes and supervises internships in accordance with the college’s workload policy; maintains written instructional standards, facilitates instruction using assigned delivery methods as needed; informs students in writing of instructional standards; posts and maintains office hours; participates in the assessment of student learning outcomes; establishes, maintains and submits accurate student and instructional records in a timely manner
• Develops new courses, curriculum, instructional materials, and evaluation tools; purchases equipment and supplies to maintain program; reviews and updates course outlines, textbooks, laboratories and course procedure sheets for Viticulture and related courses; assists with the preparation of course proposals, curriculum updates and the construction of degree/certificate programs; coordinates and completes program review
• Collaborates with wine industry stakeholders to ensure alignment of curriculum with industry needs; applies and maintains standards of continuous improvement processes in the Viticulture program; integrates knowledge of industry trends and professional training to continuously improve program quality
• Participates in Viticulture program course scheduling, department, division, and college meetings; serves on college committees as assigned
• Actively participates in student recruiting for the Viticulture program, coordinating internship opportunities available for students in the discipline area, and serving as liaison for workforce development and training needs
• Participates…