Faculty, Digital and Interactive Media

Location :

Daytona Beach
Job Type:

Faculty
Job Number:

202500458
Department:

Mike Curb College of Music, Entertainment, & Art - School of Digital Media Production
Opening Date:

06/05/2026

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in Digital Media, Interactive Design, Media Arts, New Media, Fine Arts, or a closely related field
Demonstrated experience teaching or professionally practicing in interactive media, live media systems, or experience design
Proficiency in at least one real-time media environment (TouchDesigner, MadMapper, VDMX6, or equivalent)
Evidence of creative or professional work in interactive, projection-based, or performance-driven media
Ability to teach effectively across technical and conceptual dimensions of the discipline
Preferred Qualifications:

Interactive Experience Design and Live Systems

Hands-on experience designing live interaction systems using cameras as input devices for motion detection, gesture tracking, or body-based interactivity
Practical knowledge of sensor integration and physical computing using platforms such as Arduino (Uno, Mega, or equivalent microcontrollers), enabling students to connect physical sensors and actuators to visual and sonic outputs
Experience with large-scale projection mapping onto architectural surfaces, sculptural objects, or performance environments using MadMapper, Resolume, or comparable tools
Fluency in VDMX6 or similar VJ and live visual performance software within a production or event context
Experience with TouchDesigner for generative visuals, real-time data visualization, or interactive installation

AI-Assisted and Coded Interactive Experiences
Demonstrated ability to use AI tools and large language models to generate, scaffold, or assist in writing code for interactive media applications, including Python scripts, GLSL shaders, or TouchDesigner CHOP/DAT workflows
Experience prototyping or teaching AI-assisted interaction design workflows, where students use AI to accelerate technical problem-solving without bypassing conceptual understanding
Familiarity with computer vision libraries and frameworks (such as OpenCV or MediaPipe) applied to camera-based interaction, body tracking, or environmental sensing
Understanding of how emerging AI capabilities, including real-time image and gesture recognition, can be embedded into live performance and installation contexts

Production and Post-Production
Proficiency in DaVinci Resolve, including Fusion for motion graphics and compositing in support of interactive and immersive project delivery
Experience with 6K cinema camera systems in production contexts
Background in sound design, spatial audio, or Ableton Live as integrated components of interactive and performative media

Immersive and Emerging Media
Experience with spatial computing or extended reality platforms, including Apple Vision Pro, as part of creative or educational practice
Familiarity with Blackmagic Design ecosystems and workflows
Practice in or curiosity about the convergence of installation art, club visuals, architectural media, and interactive performance as a unified creative discipline

Teaching and Professional Context
College teaching experience, particularly in studio-based or production-centered environments
Active creative practice with exhibition, performance, or commercial credits demonstrating engagement with the contemporary interactive media landscape
Experience working in collaborative or interdisciplinary production environments alongside photographers, musicians, or broadcast professionals

About the Position
Daytona State College invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Digital and Interactive Media Production (DIMP) program within the School of Digital Media Production (SDMP). This position is central to our growing emphasis on interactive experience design, real-time media, and immersive technology. The successful candidate will teach across the DIMP curriculum with a primary focus on live interaction design, projection mapping, sensor-based and AI-assisted interactive systems, and performance-driven media environments.

This is a high-impact teaching role in a program that has deliberately pivoted toward the intersection of code, computation, and creative performance. You will work alongside a faculty cohort with international exhibition and production credentials, contributing to a culture of creative rigor that is uncommon at the community college level.
About the Program and School
The School of Digital Media Production is housed within the Mike Curb College of Music, Entertainment and Art and encompasses four programs: Digital and Interactive Media Production, Music Production Technology, Broadcast Television Production, and Photography. DIMP sits at the center of the school's most rapidly evolving curriculum.

The DIMP program prepares students for careers in interactive media, live event production, UI/UX for experiential contexts, video, sound design, and content creation. The program has made a deliberate commitment to live interaction design and immersive technology as its distinguishing identity, integrating tools such as TouchDesigner, MadMapper, VDMX6, and DaVinci Resolve into a curriculum that blends art, design, computation, and performance.

World-Class Facilities

Faculty and students work in a purpose-built environment designed to support professional-grade practice:
Three dedicated Apple Mac Labs

Lab 211: 20 iMacs running TouchDesigner, MadMapper, VDMX6, Unreal Engine, Unity, Processing, Ableton Live Suite, Adobe CC, DaVinci Resolve, and Arturia MiniLab 3 controllers
Lab 214: Mac Studios with Adobe CC, Ableton Live Suite, DaVinci Resolve Studio, 4K monitors, Ableton Push 3 controllers, MIDI controllers, and BYOD stations Lab 216: Mac Studios with Adobe CC, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Capture One Pro, Apple Pro Apps, 4K monitors, Arturia MiniLab 3 controllers, and BYOD stations

Eight high-end digital media suites with Adobe CC, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Ableton Live Suite, and Maxon One, equipped with Apple Pro XDR and Studio Displays, 55" OLED monitors, Wacom Cintiq 27" tablets, Yamaha HS7 studio monitors, condenser microphones, Fairlight controllers, and Blackmagic Design micro panels
Scan, print, and production support lab
Multipurpose studios configurable for performance, installation, and live production
Immersive media infrastructure including Apple Vision Pros and full DaVinci Resolve pipeline
Professional stockroom with checkout access to:

Blackmagic Design Cinema 6K Pro kits with cinema lenses
Short-throw and outdoor laser 4K projectors for large-scale projection mapping
Aputure 300 and 600 light kits
Sennheiser audio kits, Atomos 19" field monitors, Wooden Camera Pro rigs
ATEM Mini Pro and Extreme ISO switchers, DJI Ronin gimbals

Blackmagic Design Academic Partner status, providing students with exclusive certification pathways and professional training access
Why Daytona State College

A program with real infrastructure: three Apple Mac labs, eight professional media suites, and a fully stocked production gear room supporting 6K cinema, large-scale projection, lighting, and spatial audio
Blackmagic Design Academic Partner status providing faculty and students with professional certification pathways and direct industry access
Apple Vision Pros and a DaVinci Resolve-centered post pipeline positioning the program at the forefront of immersive media education
A curriculum that has deliberately pivoted toward live interaction design, with institutional support to keep moving in that direction
A school that operates across four programs (DIMP, Music Production Technology, Broadcast Television, Photography), creating genuine opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration
The Florida coast, with Daytona Beach offering a low cost of living and proximity to Orlando's creative and tech industries

Rank:

Appointment level to any faculty position is dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Salary:

Nine-month position. Competitive salary depending on experience. The College also provides a comprehensive benefits package.
Tenure and Promotion:

Tenure and promotion are awarded based on a review by a college-wide committee of the candidate's contributions to service, pedagogy and scholarship.
Key Responsibilities:

Teach undergraduate courses in digital and interactive media, with emphasis on live interaction design, projection mapping, and real-time media systems
Develop and deliver curriculum integrating TouchDesigner, MadMapper, VDMX6, and related real-time tools into production and performance workflows
Guide students in UI/UX for experiential and interactive contexts, including installation art, live event design, and spatial media
Mentor students across video, sound, interactive, and content creation pathways
Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and program planning
Maintain an active creative or professional practice aligned with the program's direction
Participate in advising, department meetings, college service, and professional development
Supervise student projects including senior capstone, internships, and independent study
Contribute to industry partnerships, community collaborations, and the school's growing profile in immersive media
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Knowledge of areas of discipline to be taught
Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with students, colleagues and supervisors
Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and professionally through oral and written communications
Commitment to the community college mission, innovative and effective teaching, sustained and significant professional development, and service to the College
Computer literacy and the ability to navigate in a Windows environment

This position may be subject to a criminal background screening as a condition of employment.
If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at 386-506-4505 or email
Daytona State College is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer. Click to view the College's statement of non-discrimination.
Daytona State College offers a variety of benefits to our regular full-time employees, including:

Health Insurance:

Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Options:

Florida Retirement System Pension Plan

Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)

Florida Retirement System Investment Plan
State Community College System Optional Retirement Program (SCCSORP)
403(b) and 457(b) Retirement Savings Accounts
Supplemental Insurance:

College Paid Basic Life Insurance
Voluntary and Dependent Life Insurance
Sick Leave Pool
Cancer Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Paid Time Off:

Vacation & Sick Leave
Holidays & College Breaks
Holidays:
Daytona State College observes the following holidays annually:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving & the following day
Christmas Day
Additional Benefits:

Tuition Reimbursement for employees as well as their spouses and dependents
Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Please note: Adjunct, part-time and temporary full-time staff may be eligible for certain benefits if qualification criteria are met.