Job Details

Instructional Designer - Faculty

Position Number: 6756748
Location: Merced, CA
Position Type: Instructional Technology and Design

Instructional Designer - Faculty

Salary: $72,387.00 - $96,951.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 20251132
Closing: 1/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Merced College, CA
Department:

Merced College is seeking a creative and forward-thinking Instructional Designer faculty with teaching experience to join our Innovation Center team. 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 campuswide 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.

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 promoters 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 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 stay current with current pedagogical and technical trends in online education to provide training and assistance to keep the district current with these technologies. The Instructional Designer, according to their expertise and discipline, may be assigned instructional load as part of their assignment.

The Instructional Designer will teach a variety of Instructional Design courses and workshops, which may vary from semester to semester, and must be able to integrate the basic principles of instructional design into both classroom and collaborative projects with faculty and staff.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions:

Develop and implement effective online education courses
Collaborate with faculty and staff in the designing and development of course content including the integration of media technologies into traditional course content
Assist in the development of course templates for all departments
Develop and deliver workshops online education training programs on course development and concepts of online course delivery
Create and publish user documentation, including web resources for supported technology tools and software
Assist with the implementation of various college, district, and statewide initiatives
Assist faculty with understanding and complying with accessibility requirements for online courses, face to face courses, and related digital learning content
Maintain, train, and update best practices in area of instructional design
Participate in the evaluation, selection, testing and implementation of hardware and software tools, technologies and services that empower faculty and enhance teaching/learning experiences and student services
Provide related online education support by troubleshooting and resolving technology and system access issues
Assist with the Educational Technology Training Center support services to faculty, students, and leadership, as needed
Participate in the preparation and composition of status reports for ongoing projects
Engage in data inquiry and self-assessment to develop strategies for student success, persistence, and equity
Provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations
Participate in the development and review of curriculum
Participate in the development of teaching--learning methods and materials
Participate in departmental, area, and campus professional activities/committees
Participate in the College's learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments

Typical Qualifications

Required:

Master's degree in Instructional Design/Technology or Educational Technology
OR
The equivalent
OR
Master's degree in any discipline AND
Experience in instructional design, educational technology, and/or online learning development
AND
Current knowledge and experience in Instructional Design and related Learning Management Systems (e.g. Blackboard, Canvas)
Demonstrated experience with online instruction and/or possession of online instruction certification
Current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline and a willingness to pursue future technological developments
Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.

Preferred:

At least one year of experience working collaboratively with administration, faculty, and staff on the development of online courses
At least one year of experience with innovative teaching methods and curriculum development in a higher education setting
Experience working with instructors to produce instructional materials and leverage technology to support teaching and promote learning

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/promotionaljobs.

Required Documentation:

Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
Resume
Legible, unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired
List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
Diversity Statement: The Merced College District has a diverse staff and student population. As such, applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at large. Please describe how your professional experience would contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please do not include any personally identifying information. Limit your response to one (1) page.
If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization
If applicable, equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency) http://www.mccd.edu/offices/hr/jobs/eqforms.html

Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information:
Applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to participate in onsite oral interviews conducted by a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be selected to move forward to the interview stage.
Interviews tentatively scheduled the week of January 26, 2026

Employee Benefits:
Employee Benefits: Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our Merced College Benefits website for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.

Condition of Employment:
The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mccd/jobs/5155247/instructional-designer-faculty