Assistant Professor / Assistant Professor of Practice – Wine Studies – Linfield University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor / Assistant Professor of Practice – Wine Studies – Linfield University

• Institution: Linfield University

• Academic Unit / Department: School of Business – Wine Studies Program

• Appointment Type: Full-Time Faculty; Tenure-Track or Professor of Practice

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor / Assistant Professor of Practice

• Specialization: Wine Studies

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately INR 61.06 lakh annually

• Location: McMinnville Campus, McMinnville, Oregon, United States

• Application Deadline: September 30, 2026 – Priority Screening Date

• Expected Start Date: January 1, 2027

Overview of Role

Linfield University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Wine Studies within the School of Business.

The appointment will be made as either a tenure-track Assistant Professor or Assistant Professor of Practice, depending on the successful candidate’s academic preparation and professional experience. The role combines undergraduate teaching, student mentorship, scholarly and/or professional engagement, and collaboration with the wine industry.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach introductory and upper-level undergraduate Wine Studies courses.

• Potentially contribute to master’s-level instruction.

• Develop courses in consultation with the department chair.

• Maintain scholarly and/or professional achievement appropriate to the appointment.

• Advise and mentor undergraduate students.

• Support students’ academic, professional, and career development.

• Participate in School of Business and university service.

• Strengthen interdisciplinary learning opportunities.

• Build connections between classroom learning and contemporary wine-industry practice.

• Contribute to the development and visibility of the Wine Studies program.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Candidates must possess one of the following:

• Doctorate in Business, Hospitality, Sales, or a closely related field; or

• Master’s degree in Business or a closely related field; or

• Master’s degree combined with at least five years of relevant professional wine-industry experience.

Additional requirements include:

• Relevant professional experience in the wine industry.

• Evidence of teaching excellence.

• Demonstrated potential for scholarly and/or professional achievement.

• Ability to contribute to institutional service.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and industry partners.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate teaching experience.

• Experience mentoring undergraduate and first-generation students.

• Significant professional experience in the wine industry.

• Interest in experiential and interdisciplinary education.

• Ability to connect academic learning with professional wine-industry practice.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Annual Salary: Approximately INR 61.06 lakh.

• Full-time faculty appointment.

• Benefits are provided according to Linfield University policies.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

Applicants should initially submit:

1. Cover Letter

2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae

3. Names, Email Addresses, and Telephone Numbers of Three Professional References

Candidates advancing in the search will also be asked to provide:

• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

• Evidence of Scholarly and/or Professional Achievement

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

• College and University Transcripts

Application Process

• Application Mode: Online

• Priority Screening Date: September 30, 2026

• Review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

• Contact / Enquiries: Virlena Crosley, DBA – vcrosle@linfield.edu

• Phone: 503-883-2371

Official Website: https://www.linfield.edu/