Photography Faculty #10413
School of Photography and Media Studies

The School of Photography and Media Studies consists of three programs, Photographic Technology, A.S. Degree, Digital and Interactive Media Production, A.S. Degree, and Broadcast Television Production, A.S. Degree. We are partners with the Southeast Museum of Photography and the University of Central Florida’s School of Visual Arts and Design (UCF) in the Southeast Center for Photographic Studies. Photography students can earn an A.S. degree in Photographic Technology from DSC and a B.S. degree in Photography from UCF on the Daytona Beach campus.

The Photography and Digital and Interactive Media programs share a two story, fifty-six thousand square foot building with studios, Mac labs, darkrooms, classrooms, and our Stockroom offering $475,000 in inventory. With small classes in this state-of-the-art facility, students work and learn with an abundance of feedback, encouragement, and exchange – a community in which they are actively engaged. One of our goals is to help build self-confidence in each student’s abilities as it supports the entrepreneurial mindset.

The Photographic Technology program is ranked among the largest, most comprehensive photography programs in the southeast. The internationally recognized applied photography program meets the challenges of a rapidly changing creative environment with a program that stresses the fundamental aspects of photography to grow into a myriad of photographic expertise. The program offers technical instruction and theoretical knowledge in photography to assist graduates in successfully entering a range of professional photo-related fields.

DSC is a student-centered institution committed to open access, excellence in teaching and learning, and, foremost, student success. The College offers a full range of social and cultural activities that include our Southeast Museum of Photography, performing arts center that hosts theatrical, musical and dance productions throughout the year, as well as events at art festivals and cultural institutions in the surrounding area.

The Southeast Museum of Photography is one of the few museums in the country devoted to photography. It provides unique learning opportunities for students to examine exhibitions by master photographers of the past and present. In addition to world-class exhibitions, the museum brings international and regional photographers to the area to lecture and run workshops with our students. Over the last few years, the museum mounted major retrospective exhibitions by Roger Ballen and Arno Rafael Minkkinen.

We are currently seeking an individual to join our team of talented and diverse photography faculty beginning in August 2023. The department seeks a candidate involved in both fine art and commercial photography, and whose work displays an engagement with the future of professional practice in photography. The successful candidate will have teaching experience at the college level, strong technical knowledge, and have a reputation and/or previous work experience in photography and related media. The candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to support and continue to build the program and a commitment to continuing to build upon the identity and sense of community among the students and alumni. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters of Fine Art in Photography or a master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university and 18 graduate credits of photography or a related field with an emphasis on photography.
• Knowledge of the theories and history of photography and related media.
• An understanding of trending professional strategies in photography.
• Proficiency in and ability to teach established/primary photographic tools, equipment, processes, and software to students.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Three (3) years teaching or educational experience at the secondary, adult, or collegial level, preferably in applied programs.
• Three (3) years of practical experience working professionally in the photographic field, preferably in a commercial photography environment.
• Evidence of leadership, preferably in a supervisory role, at the secondary, adult, or college level.
• Experience working collaboratively with others in an academic and/or professional environment.
• Broad knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Capture One Pro, and industry standard video editing software.
• Evidence of exceptional teaching, creative work, and professional achievements.
• An understanding of contemporary, theoretical, and historical concepts in art, photography, and related media, and the ability to encourage critical thinking and problem solving in the classroom.
• Understanding of chemical-based photographic processes.
• Expertise in multimedia production and new digital technologies such as NFTs and Ai.

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.

Posted Date: 3/29/2023 Closing Date: Open until filled

Application review to begin 4/29/2023

Rewards package, features:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off - sick leave, personal days, spring break, winter break, and other holidays
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Free wellness membership at our Lemerand Center
• Education Reimbursement and Professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities: Faculty will prepare for and teach assigned courses and hold required office hours which include participation in the academic advising process. Teaching load is a 15 credit – 15 credit (typically 4-5 courses per semester) of applied undergraduate courses. Faculty will attend program, school, and college meetings as requested or required and maintain an active program of professional development (which could include scholarly or pedagogical pursuits or both, depending on candidate’s preference). Faculty will also collaborate with local high schools to promote the program and recruit students and connect with industry leaders in the area to foster partnerships and employment opportunities for our graduates. In addition, faculty will participate in the promotion and tenure process. Participation in the institutional effectiveness process and serving on committees at the program, school, or college level is also required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: This position requires a knowledge of areas of discipline to be taught, the ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with students, colleagues and supervisors, the ability to communicate clearly, effectively and professionally through oral and written communications, commitment to the community college mission, innovative and effective teaching in applied photography techniques, sustained and significant professional development, and service to the College. Computer literacy and the ability to navigate in a Macintosh environment is also required.

For consideration, applicants must submit an online application at www.DaytonaState.edu/hr. Applicants should also upload their cover letter, resume with links to a portfolio of recent creative work, projects, research and/or publications and a portfolio of recent student (or community participant) work attesting to your skill in teaching, preferably showing lighting techniques, teaching philosophy, and transcripts of all degrees and coursework. If the earned master’s degree is not specifically in Photography, please include an explanation about how the major was focused on photography, such as by providing course descriptions or a program description from the college granting the master’s degree. Application must include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. If formal education occurred at an international institution, a copy of the degree evaluation must be uploaded and submitted with the online application. Candidates will not be considered if copies of transcripts (and / or third-party evaluations) are not furnished by the position closing date. Any candidate hired must supply official transcripts within 30 days of employment.

Criminal background checks are required.

For more information, please contact us at 386.506.4505 or visit our website at http://www.DaytonaState.edu.

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process. To request accommodations, contact 386.506.4505.

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