Dr. Maschio joined the UK Theatre faculty in 1984. Shortly thereafter, she founded the Arts Administration Program and served as its first Director. The University honored Dr. Maschio with the "Excellence in Undergraduate Education" award for her work in this program. Dr. Maschio is also the recipient of the University's "Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Teaching," the Betty Jean Jones Award for Outstanding Teacher (given by the American Theatre and Drama Society), and the Carnegie Foundation's "Professor of the Year" award for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Dr. Maschio has chaired the Department of Theatre for two terms and has served as its Director of Graduate Studies and Director of Undergraduate Studies. Currently, she serves as the Associate Dean of the College of Fine Arts.

Dr. Maschio's research focuses on nineteenth century popular theatre and issues of gender. In addition to her publications on this topic, she has appeared as a guest scholar on the award winning PBS special, "The Irish in America."

Dr. Maschio believes that "Theatre is a place where life and art join hands with possibility."