Assistant Professor in Television Studies

Position Title:

Assistant Professor in Television Studies

Department/School:

School of Communication & the Arts

Salary/Pay Rate:

$75,000 - $80,000

Job Summary:

The School of Communication and the Arts at Marist College invites applications for an Assistant Professor (full-time tenure track) to teach undergraduate courses in television studies, open field for Fall 2025. The successful applicant will join a department and a school characterized by a strong sense of collaboration and community in which students are the central focus and faculty are both accessible and approachable.

This position aligns with the School of Communication and the Arts’ mission to inspire students to be ethically responsible professionals, with an understanding of sustainable and social responsibilities. We encourage applicants who can demonstrate through their teaching, professional activity, and service, their abilities to contribute to Marist’s identity as an institution that welcomes and embraces diversity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. or other terminal degree in television studies or related fields by the time of appointment
• Two years of teaching experience at the collegiate level
• Evidence of diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching

Essential Functions:

• Teach current and future television studies courses at the introductory level, such as Introduction to Media Studies, Television Theory and Criticism, as well as upper-level electives such as Current Issues in Television, Topics in Television, among others, with the opportunity to develop additional elective courses/curriculum materials. The ability to teach Art of Film is also desirable. Course load is 21 credits per year (seven courses).
• Have the opportunity to teach first-year seminars and honors program courses
• Conduct research and/or creative work in the candidate’s area of expertise
• Engage in academic advising, assessment, and service to the institution and to the candidate’s academic discipline/profession
• Supervise student groups
• Participate in curricular development and planning

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three or more years of teaching at the collegiate level with evidence of effective teaching
• An emerging scholarly trajectory

Required Application Documents:

Cover Letter, CV, and one representative syllabus from a previous stand-alone course that reflects a commitment to diversity and inclusion are required for consideration. Advancing candidates may be asked to provide additional documentation. Preferences will be given to those who apply by October 1st, and applications will be accepted until October 15th. 

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years College contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • College contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist College.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • College pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the College.

About the Department/School:

The Film, Television, and Media Arts Department fosters critical thinking, strong hands-on skills, and creativity in the study and production of media. Drawing from a strong liberal arts foundation, the program integrates the history, theory, and analysis of visual culture with production experience an