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POSITION: Ten-month, full time Instructional Associate position
STARTING DATE: January 15, 2020 to start teaching in the Spring Term

OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Evenstad Center for Wine Education delivers America’s leading comprehensive, four-year liberal arts Wine Studies program, promoting the best in global standards, advancing sound, ethical, and sustainable business practices, and instilling a passion for always doing the right things the right way. Wine Studies students at Linfield College obtain knowledge about the history, culture, production, business, science and appreciation of wine. Courses in this major encourage understanding and critical analysis of the cultural, social and economic significance of wine in Oregon and around the world. Students who complete a major in Wine Studies are well prepared for graduate studies in viticulture, enology or wine business and well positioned to pursue careers in the wine industry or the hospitality industry. Wine Studies program and course information can be found at https://www.linfield.edu/wine/wine-studies-major.html

Linfield College invites applications for position at the Instructor level in Wine Studies. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business or a related field, along with wine industry experience is required. Strong candidates will have expertise in aspects of wine appreciation, basic to intermediate viticulture and winemaking, sensory evaluation, and wine sales, marketing, and management. Additional areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to, social media, digital media, hospitality and event management, tourism, and many food and beverage areas.

POSITION DUTIES:
-Prepare and teach a wide range of courses in Wine Studies to a diverse student population based on the department's course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of students and the standards of the discipline.
-Assist students as an advisor in academic and career planning.
-Participate actively in departmental responsibilities and departmental governance, including curriculum review and revision, program review, assessment of student learning outcomes at the course and program level, and other departmental activities.
-Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
-Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner that does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.
-Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.
-Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice president, vice president, executive vice president.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS:
Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom. Demonstrated familiarity using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.).

PRINCIPAL PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:
-Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.
-Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
-Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
-Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
-Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in the college.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
-Bachelor’s degree in Business, Viticulture, Enology, or related field.
-Five or more years of experience working in the wine sector.
-Prior teaching or training experience.
-Ability to relate well to colleagues, students, and staff in a small college.
-Knowledge of the Oregon wine industry.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Master's degree in Business, Viticulture, Enology, or related field.
-Prior teaching experience at the college level.
-Extensive knowledge of the Oregon wine industry.

In evaluating candidates for this position, the College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform duties of position.

RANK and COMPENSATION: Instructional Associate, ten-month renewable position contingent upon enrollment and job performance; with benefits and salary that is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and Linfield salary scale

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Please complete our online application (http://linfieldfaculty.applicantpool.com/jobs/374261.html) and submit the following documents. The position closes on October 31, 2019 with review of applications and a tentative decision date of January 1, 2020.
-Letter of interest
-Resume or curriculum vitae
-Samples of professional or scholarly work (if available)
-Teaching evaluations (if available)
-Contact information for three references
-College/university transcripts will be required prior to campus interviews

Questions may be directed to Dr. Greg Jones, Director of the Evenstad Center for Wine Education, gjones@linfield.edu or 503-883-2218

Grower relations Willamette Valley, OR – Harvest logistics assistant. 2019 season - Independent contractor.

City Winery, a company with urban wineries in 6 eastern cities, is recruiting a seasonal Oregon vineyard liaison for 2019. This position is ideally suited to a current viticulture student or recent graduate. You will be working with an Oregon wine and vineyard professional with 25 years experience. This is a part-time seasonal position.

Duties include monthly visits to City Winery’s 3 partner vineyards in the Willamette Valley, crop sampling & assessment, grower relations, monthly written reports to City Winery management, and harvest organization in the autumn. This last component is the most demanding. City Winery harvests into FYBs (small perforated stacking bins), chills the crop at a facility in Yamhill county, then loads and dispatches the crop via refrigerated rail containers or trucks to the east coast.

The job is expected to require 2-4 days per month during August and September and then an intense week or two of work during the October/November harvest managing the logistics of receiving FYBs shipped from California, distributing them to each of our 3 vineyards, being present at each location during the pick, and finally overseeing the safe transport, chilling and shipment of the crop.

Compensation is $15/hour. Total hours may range between 80-200 hours over three months based on the contract tonnage we expect and the particular challenges of this harvest. Personal vehicle mileage is reimbursed at the current IRS rate with written documentation. You must submit proper mileage logs for reimbursement.

To reiterate: this is a part-time seasonal position as an independent contractor. You will be responsible for taxes and must invoice City Winery for services rendered. The right candidate may be considered for promotion in 2020 if they prove exceptional this season and with the recommendation of our current senior vineyard liaison.

Please contact me with any questions or to schedule a preliminary phone interview. Thank you.