Instructional Designer - Faculty

Position: *Instructional Designer - Faculty
* Instructional Designer - Faculty

Salary

$72,387.00 - $96,951.00 Annually

Location

Merced College, CA

Job Type

Faculty

Job Number

Division

Office of Instruction Div

Opening Date

01/30/2026

Closing Date

4/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

* Description

* Benefits

* Questions

Merced College is seeking a creative and forward-thinking full-time, tenure-track Instructional Designer faculty member with teaching experience to join our Innovation Center team. This position is expected to be performed primarily onsite and reports to the Dean of Innovation and Institutional Effectiveness. The role helps shape the future of teaching and learning at our institution. We are 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 are 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.

Merced College Mission

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

Merced College Vision

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.

Salary

Schedule:

* Position's initial maximum salary placement is $96,951
* All successful candidates with doctorates will receive both the two step placement and the doctoral stipend

General Description:

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. This 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…