Visiting Assistant Professor/Professional Lecturer in Media Studies and Production

Position Title:

Visiting Assistant Professor/Professional Lecturer in Media Studies
and Production

Department/School:

Film, Television, and Media Arts Department/School of Communication
& the Arts

Salary/Pay Rate:

$75,000 - $80,000

Job Summary:

Marist University invites applications for a one-year Visiting
Assistant Professor / Professional Lecturer position in Media
Studies and Production for the 2027–2028 academic year. Within the
Film, Television, and Media Arts Department, we seek a creative
practitioner and educator with expertise in video editing and
post-production who can prepare students to create compelling
visual stories across film, television, and digital
platforms.

The successful candidate will teach various Video Editing and
Advanced Post-Production courses, helping students develop the
technical proficiency, creative judgment, and professional
workflows necessary for effective media production. Candidates with
additional expertise in sound design, lighting design, and/or
screenwriting are also encouraged to apply.

The B.A. in Film, Television, and Media Arts prepares students for
careers in film, television, and media production through hands-on
production, creative development, and collaborative learning.
Students gain experience directing, editing, and producing content
in professional production environments. Through collaborative
projects and student-driven productions, they create original work
and build professional portfolios. The program emphasizes
storytelling, technical skill, and creative practice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field, or an equivalent

combination of education and relevant professional experience.

• Evidence of successful teaching.
• Significant professional or industry experience in video

editing, post-production, or a related area of media
production.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and relevant

applications within the Adobe Creative Suite.

• Experience with post-production workflows, including color

correction and media finishing.

• A portfolio demonstrating creative, technical, and/or

professional work in film, video, or media production.

Essential Functions:

• Teach undergraduate courses in Video Editing and Advanced

Post-Production.

• Provide hands-on instruction in video editing techniques,

post-production workflows, and the creative and technical
dimensions of visual storytelling.

• Incorporate current professional practices and

industry-standard tools into coursework.

• Guide students in developing technical skills, creative

approaches, and effective workflows for completing media
projects.

• Teach in one or more areas across several disciplines within

the program, as course needs and the candidate’s expertise
permit.

• Teach courses in on-ground and/or online environments, as

needed.

• Depending on program needs and the candidate’s qualifications,

contribute to instruction in areas such as sound design, lighting
design, and/or screenwriting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An M.F.A in Film, Media Production, Media Arts, or a closely

related field.

• Previous college-level teaching experience.
• Experience with DaVinci Resolve, Blackmagic Design equipment

and workflows, and/or color correction.

• Knowledge of interoperability among Adobe applications,

particularly Photoshop, After Effects, and Audition.

• Additional expertise in sound design, lighting design, and/or

screenwriting.

• Experience integrating professional production practices and

hands-on creative projects into undergraduate instruction.

Required Application Documents:

• Cover letter describing their qualifications, professional or

creative practice, and interest in the position.

• Curriculum vitae (CV) outlining relevant education, teaching,

and professional experience.

• Portfolio of creative or professional work consisting of links

to 3–10 examples demonstrating expertise in video editing and/or
media production. Applicants should briefly describe their role and
contributions to collaborative projects, where applicable.

• Teaching philosophy (one page, double-spaced) describing their

approach to instruction, student mentorship, and practice-based
learning.

• Contact information of three professional references.

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 Film, Television, and Media Arts program at Marist University
prepares students to create visual stories across film, television,
and digital platforms through hands-on production and creative
development. Students gain experience directing, editing, and
producing content in professional production environments. Through
collaborative projects and student-driven productions, students
create original work and build professional portfolios. The program
emphasizes storytelling, technical skill, and creative practice for
careers in film, television, and media production.

The B.A in Film, Television, and Media Arts fosters critical
thinking, strong hands-on skills, and creativity in the study and
production of media. Drawing from a strong liberal arts foundation,
Film, Television, and Media Arts integrates the history, theory,
and analysis of visual culture with production experience and
internship opportunities in the areas of television and film. It
prepares students for fulfilling careers in a wide-range of media
industries.

Marist’s School of Communication and the Arts prepares students for
careers in communication, media, and fashion & art practices,
building valuable skills that complement a foundational liberal
arts education.

The Film, Television, and Media Arts 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

Classification:

Faculty (Full-Time)

Months per Year:

9

Work Schedule:

Time as required for teaching.

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.