Visiting Assistant Professor/Professional Lecturer in Media Studies and Production

Marist University • Poughkeepsie, NY

14d • $75,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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. The position is in the Film, Television, and Media Arts Department within the School of Communication & the Arts. The successful candidate will be a creative practitioner and educator with expertise in video editing and post-production who can prepare students to create visual stories across film, television, and digital platforms.

The candidate will teach Video Editing and Advanced Post-Production courses, helping students develop technical proficiency, creative judgment, and professional workflows for media production. Depending on program needs and qualifications, the candidate may also teach in areas such as sound design, lighting design, and screenwriting. Courses may be taught on-ground and/or online.

The program prepares students for careers in film, television, and media production through hands-on production, creative development, collaborative learning, and professional production experiences. Students direct, edit, and produce content, create original work, and build professional portfolios. The position is full-time, faculty classified, for nine months per year, with a work schedule based on teaching requirements. It is based at Marist University’s main campus. Salary is $75,000–$80,000.

The position includes a comprehensive benefits package, including paid sick time and holidays, insurance programs, retirement plans, and tuition benefits. Eligibility requirements and waiting periods may apply.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 sound design, lighting design, and/or screenwriting.

Benefits

• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14 or more paid holidays per year.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs, with a 15% employee and 85% employer contribution rate.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan with university and employee contributions, subject to the terms described in the posting.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity, with a Roth option and voluntary contributions up to the IRS maximum.
• Tuition benefits for eligible employees, spouses, and dependent children under age 26, including university-paid tuition within stated credit limits.
• Eligible dependents may be reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester toward tuition at another accredited institution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level