Job Description Apply now Job Title Adjunct Instructor Horticulture-Intro to Wine Posting Start Date 2426 Work Arrangement Onsite Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors
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Job Overview
The BS Horticulture Program in the School of Planning in the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning at the University of Cincinnati is seeking candidates to fill adjunct positions for lecture courses in the following subjects:
Horticulture 4082 Introduction to Wine
This course is an introduction to wine and a review of many aspects of wine that are influenced by and influencing culture, history, geography, and economies. Through readings and discussion, this course reviews wine making, health issues, the senses, and their responses to wine and food, and the taste of wine. Winetastings of over 50 examples are designed to present practical experience with how vinification, viticulture, and terroir express themselves in the glass, as well as the differences that vintage, clonal origin, and country of origin influence the flavors and textures of the final product. Students will be able to describe the basic steps of vinification and the necessary functions of viticulture. Describe the science of enology, including fermentation, chemistry, and zymology. Identify the flavors and origins of major grape varietals. Describe the microbiology of olfactory and taste perception. Critique a wine for color, flavor, texture, smell, and flaws.
Essential Functions
On a part-time basis, conduct and teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses and seminars. May serve as an academic advisor for students and evaluate student coursework. Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of responsibilities. Review and where necessary respond in a timely manner to all University-related communications. Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Additional Qualifications Considered
Application Process
Applicants should submit a CV, cover letter indicating course interests, and any relevant teaching or professional documentation. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.
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