Unit Lecturer ~ VEN

Position Overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,977-$124,460.

Review timeline: Apply by the "Initial Review Date" of December 29, 2025 will be considered prior to all other applicants. Additional Review Dates may be added if not enough applicants apply by Initial Review Date.

Open date: December 12, 2025

Next review date: Monday, Dec 29, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) - Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Jan 5, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) - Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Service dates: March 26, 2026 - June 11, 2026

Duties and Responsibilities: Instruction of Viticultural Practices - VEN 101C - 3 units.

General Information: The Department of Viticulture and Enology at the University of California, Davis, offers an undergraduate Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Science (M.S.) in viticulture and enology. Graduates of the program are among notable wine industry professionals in California and throughout the world. Viticultural Practices (VEN 101C) is a 3.0-unit course with lecture and field demonstration components. This course will be taught in-person on Mondays (lecture) and Tuesdays (field) in the Spring 2026 quarter between March 26, 2026 - June 11, 2026.

A temporary lecturer will be selected to fill this specialized position based on their professional and academic expertise. It is expected the lecturer will be capable of teaching principles and practices of grapevine production, including vineyard establishment, vine training, trellising, canopy management practices, irrigation and water management, and methods of crop adjustment for improvement of fruit quality. The lecturer will be supported by a Teaching Assistant (TA) and departmental vineyard staff.

Salary and Appointment Level: Commensurate with experience and course assignment.

Applications: Review of applications will begin in December 2025; open until filled. Interested persons should upload a current curriculum vitae, cover letter and provide three contacts information to  Criteria for appointment will be evidence of teaching excellence (or, for first time, relatively inexperienced candidates, the potential for excellence) in terms of (a) rigorous and intellectually challenging course content, and (b) the ability to present that material effectively, i.e., stimulating interest in and critical thought regarding the subject matter.

The University of California, Davis, and the Department of Viticulture & Enology are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities.

Basic qualifications:

• Master's Degree (or 30 units of graduate coursework) at time of appointment.
• Knowledge of grapevine production, including vineyard management practices, irrigation and water management, and methods to manage fruit quality.

Preferred qualifications:

• Demonstrated teaching ability
• Doctorate Degree

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.

Reference requirements: 3-5 required (contact information only)

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