Assistant Professor in Studio Art

Position Title:

Assistant Professor in Studio Art

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 University
invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant
Professor in Studio Art. The successful candidate must be able to
teach a wide range of studio courses (such as Fundamentals of Art
and Design, Drawing, Painting and 3D Design).

The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative academic
environment and value partnerships across departments and
disciplines. We welcome individuals who bring a variety of
experiences, perspectives, and approaches to their work and who are
committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, belonging, and
respect. This faculty member will contribute to a supportive and
engaging learning community that advances student success and
institutional excellence.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (MFA) in Studio Art.
• At least three years teaching experience in Studio Art at the

undergraduate level.

• A professional portfolio demonstrating a high level of artistic

achievement and proficiency in the candidate’s area of
specialization.

Essential Functions:

• Teach a 3-4 course load of 100 – 400 level Studio courses

(Fundamentals of Art and Design, Drawing, Painting and 3D
design).

• Promote innovation with technology in the Maker Lab and

encourage experimentation in creating artwork using any number of
traditional and newer processes.

• 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.
• Faculty will be encouraged to teach First Year Seminar

Courses.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience teaching at the college level.
• Experience teaching students with varying levels of artistic

experience and technical proficiency.

• Experience mentoring students in artistic development,

portfolio preparation, exhibitions, or career pathways.

Required Application Documents:

Cover Letter, Resume and Statement on Creative Research, Statement
of Teaching Philosophy, Documentation of 20 maximum
creative/professional work samples, Documentation of 25 maximum
student work samples.

The deadline for applications is November 15th, 2026.

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 University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes

a mandatory 4%.

• University 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 University.

• 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.

• University 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
University.

About the Department/School:

The programs of the Department of Art and Digital Media give
students the opportunity to develop as artists, designers, digital
media creators, and scholars in facilities that support both
traditional media, such as painting and sculpture, and the latest
developments in new media. The programs are housed in the newly
renovated and expanded Steel Plant, with four state-of-the-art
digital labs, new traditional media studios, a Maker Lab equipped
with new fabrication machines including 3D printers, large format
2-D printers, and laser cutter, as well as an interior garden with
café and gallery that exhibits regional and international artists
as well as the work of our students.

The Art and Digital Media Department is part of the School of
Communication and the Arts, which prepares students for careers in
communication, media, fashion & art practices, building
valuable skills that complement a foundation in a liberal arts
education. With nationally ranked programs and Centers of
Excellence in Sports Communication and social media, we foster an
inclusive and engaged community of industry experts and research
faculty dedicated to student success. We aim to inspire students to
become empathetic and ethically responsible professionals with an
understanding of the values of community engagement,
sustainability, and social responsibility. Marist’s location in the
Hudson Valley offers a traditional University experience that is
only a train ride away from the rich cultural and professional
opportunities New York City has to offer, while our global campus
in Florence, Italy gives students the opportunity to expand their
world.

We have innovative, undergraduate academic programs in Art and
Digital Media, Communication, Fashion, Film and Television, Games
and Emerging Media, and Music as well as graduate programs and dual
degree programs in Integrated Marketing Communication (online), and
Museum Studies (Florence).

The Art Department and the School of Communication and the Arts are
committed to advancing an inclusive climate.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year
institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal
arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential
learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in
Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs
offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to
the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive
community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist
cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than
6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to
color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework
and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational
expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been
acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World
Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review,
and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Type of Position:

Full-time, renewable

Classification:

Faculty (Full-Time)

Months per Year:

9

Work Schedule:

Time as required for teaching and service.

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce
on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment
opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the
University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation
of all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of
individuals without consideration of race, color, disability,
religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual
orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide
occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these
protected groups. The University will review its employment
policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may
unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and
eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches
if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on
protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment
practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by
the University. It shall be considered a violation of University
policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any
individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at
Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability,
religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual
orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by
law.