Instructional Designer - Faculty

Salary: $72,387.00 - $96,951.00 Annually

Job Type: Full Time

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Closing: 1/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location:

Merced College, CA

Reporting to the Dean of Innovation and Institutional Effectiveness, this role helps shape the future of teaching and learning at our institution. We’re looking for an educator who brings fresh curriculum ideas, a strong grounding in research-based design principles, accessibility, and learning science, and a genuine passion for supporting faculty and students. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching in online, hybrid, or in-person environments, and will be excited to contribute to emerging efforts in AI-enhanced instruction, Immersive Learning, Competency-Based Education (CBE), and assessment development for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL).

As part of the Innovation Center team, this faculty leader will champion equitable, accessible, and high-impact teaching practices. Responsibilities include consultation and training on the delivery of innovative instruction, maintaining Regular Substantive Interaction (RSI), leveraging the Canvas Learning Management System for course delivery and evaluation, and supporting curriculum development across the College. This role also contributes to instructional design projects, learning outcomes assessment, and campus wide initiatives that elevate student success.

We are an innovative institution seeking an Instructional Design faculty member who can connect with, motivate, and inspire our faculty. We’re excited to welcome someone who will help shape the next era of learning at Merced College.

As you consider this opportunity, know that Merced College is more than a community college – we are a catalyst for transformation, redefining higher education and setting new standards for excellence. Serving nearly 20,000 students each year, we are proud to be a leading center of learning and opportunity in California’s Central Valley. Founded in 1962, Merced College blends a strong tradition of academic excellence with forward-thinking innovation to create an inclusive and engaging environment for students and employees alike.

Committed to the well‑being, growth, and professional success of our team, we foster collaboration and a supportive culture where every employee is empowered to make a difference. Located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, the City of Merced offers a welcoming community of more than 90,000 residents, with easy access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park.

If you are passionate about innovation, equity, and student success, we invite you to join the Merced College team.

At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

Enriching Our Community Through Educational Experiences And Support Services

• Degree/Certificate Programs
• Transfer
• Career Technical Education
• Workforce Training
• Lifelong Learning
• Basic Skills
• Community Engagement

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

This is a full‑time, tenure‑track assignment under the general direction of the Area Dean. This position will be hired as a faculty member within a discipline and reassigned as an Instructional Designer. The reassignment will provide instructional design services for faculty to support the use of high‑quality online instruction and Learning Management Systems. In addition to developing effective and engaging instructional resources such as video tutorials, webinars, and online courses, the Instructional Designer will work with faculty and staff to develop and implement learning resources.

The Instructional Designer will also develop and implement training programs to promote understanding of technology‑mediated learning for staff and students, as needed. In addition, the Instructional Designer will…