College Broadcasters, Inc. (cbi) is hiring: Marist College — Assistant Professor

Marist College — 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:

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

Essential Functions:

1. 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).
2. Have the opportunity to teach first-year seminars and honors program courses
3. Conduct research and/or creative work in the candidate’s area of expertise
4. Engage in academic advising, assessment, and service to the institution and to the candidate’s academic discipline/profession
5. Supervise student groups
6. Participate in curricular development and planning

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Three or more years of teaching at the collegiate level with evidence of effective teaching
2. 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:

1. Unlimited paid sick time.
2. 14+ paid holidays per year.
3. Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate.
4. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
5. Life insurance.
6. Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
7. 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.
8. 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available.
9. 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.

About the Department/School: The School of Communication and the Arts emphasizes a collaborative environment focused on student success.

About Marist College: Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.”

Type of Position: Full-time

Classification: Faculty (Full-Time)

Months per Year: 9

Work Schedule: Time as required for teaching.

Hours per Week: 37.5

Location: Marist College Main Campus

Number of Position Openings: 1

Equal Employment Statement: Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here.