Director of Marist Italy
Florence, Italy
November 26, 2025
A nationally recognized leader in international education, Marist University seeks the next director of its Marist Italy branch campus in Florence. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator eager to lead a unique, celebrated program toward new heights of distinction and innovation.
Reporting to the Associate Provost for International Engagement, the Director of Marist Italy will be responsible for fostering continuous improvement and revitalization of current academic offerings (which include four-year degree programs as well as year-long and semesterly study abroad curricula); developing new academic programs in partnership with Marist home campus leadership; and supervising academic and co- curricular program assessment. The Director serves as Marist’s primary liaison to our Italian partner Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici (LdM), nurturing positive, effective, and culturally informed relations and dialogue.
The Director embodies leadership and takes responsibility for smooth operations of the Florence branch campus as a whole. This work includes ensuring high quality, best practice, and innovative academics, co- and extra-curricular programming, experiential and other high-impact programs, student life, housing, physical and mental health and wellness, risk assessment and crisis management, business operations, and representing Marist effectively within Florence’s international education community and Italy more broadly. The Director is also responsible for developing and elevating strong post-study abroad Italy programming and Florence alumni support on the home campus as well.
BSW Program Director
Poughkeepsie, NY
The Social Work & Sociology department in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences invites applicants for the position of Program Director for the BS in Social Work & Sociology. This is a full-time tenure-track faculty position for which we will consider ranking at the assistant or associate professor level. The BSW Program Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Social Work & Sociology department. They create all class schedules, hire part time faculty, oversee the BSW budget, work in close collaboration with the BSW Coordinator of Practicum Education, run all department meetings, teach courses, and are primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with our CSWE accreditor. We welcome a leader who is student-centered and embraces the advancement of inclusive practices in the classroom and across the curriculum. The position includes a course release each semester for administrative responsibilities.
Assistant Professor of Social Work & Sociology
Poughkeepsie, NY
We are seeking candidates for a tenure track position of Assistant Professor of Social Work & Sociology. The successful candidate will have earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) and an earned doctorate in Social Work or Sociology (or a doctorate in Social Work, DSW) by fall of 2026. Areas of specialization are open, and the department is interested in providing students with opportunities to understand the application of social work principles to issues such as social inequality and disparities, behavioral health, research methods and public policy. We seek dynamic faculty who are student-centered and model the knowledge, skills and values necessary for ethical practice.
Lecturer of Education
Poughkeepsie, NY
The Marist University Education Department invites applications for the full-time position of Lecturer of Education to begin in Fall 2026. This position is an in-person position at Marist University’s main campus.
Assistant Professor of Education
Poughkeepsie, NY
The Marist University Education Department seeks candidates for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Education to begin in Fall 2026.
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced teacher-scholar who will play a crucial role in shaping the future of education by supporting and developing current and aspiring elementary and secondary teachers. In particular, we seek someone with expertise in special education (students with disabilities) who will inspire the next generation of inclusive and responsive teachers.
Clinical Supervisor and Lecturer, MSW Program
Poughkeepsie, NY
The Social Work & Sociology department in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences is seeking a full-time Clinical Supervisor and Lecturer to begin in the fall of 2026 for our online MSW program.
Our new online MSW program opened successfully in June 2025 to robust enrollment. We are under review by CSWE and have already completed Benchmark 1 and are scheduled for our second site visit this coming fall (2025).
We are seeking a Clinical Supervisor and Lecturer who will carry a 24-credit course load; the current design for the position distributes 14 credits for live clinical supervision and 10 credits for online teaching. This will require working as a liaison with the clinical sites and determining best methods for supervision (live via Zoom or ability to visit some sites).
This faculty member will provide external supervision to students in practicums that are employment-based. Teaching assignments include teaching two synchronous Zoom seminars related to practicum placements, as well as asynchronous online courses.
Lecturer, MSW Program
Poughkeepsie, NY
Marist University seeks candidates for a Lecturer of Social Work for our online MSW program to begin in the fall of 2026.
Marist is pleased to announce the launch of our online MSW program in June, 2025. We are under review by CSWE, successfully completed Benchmark 1, and are scheduled for our second site visit this coming fall. We are seeking a Lecturer who will carry a 24-credit course load (typically 4 courses in one semester and 4 courses in the other semester) during the academic year. While all courses will be taught in an asynchronous online modality, the faculty member will be expected to be on campus as needed to fulfill responsibilities related to attendance at plenary, School and department meetings; and service obligations (e.g. committee membership). We seek dynamic faculty who model the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for ethical practice.
Athletic Communication Assistant
Poughkeepsie, NY
The Athletics Department at Marist University invites applications for a part-time, 12-month position as an Athletic Communication Assistant. This position works under the direction of the Associate Athletic Director, External, for coverage of Marist Athletics through writing, social media, stat keeping, website maintenance, and archive work. Is directly responsible for coverage of assigned sports. Other duties as assigned by supervisor and administrative staff.
Assistant or Associate Professor of Chemistry
Poughkeepsie, NY
The Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, & Physics at Marist University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Chemistry starting Fall 2026. The Department’s academic mission is immeasurably enriched by an inclusive community in which diverse perspectives are respected and valued. Thus, candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in undergraduate teaching and the ability to establish an active research program involving undergraduates. Teaching duties will be in the successful candidate’s area of interest as well as foundation chemistry courses as needed. The candidate will also play a key role in helping to maintain the department’s ACS-approved curriculum. Academic advising, committee service, and active contributions to the growth and development of the Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, & Physics at Marist University are also expected.
