Instructional Designer - Faculty

Instructional Designer – Faculty

Salary: $72,387 – $96,951 annually

Location: Merced College, Merced, CA

Job Type: Full‑time, tenure‑track instructional design faculty position

Closing Date: April 9, 2026, 11:59 PM Pacific

Merced College is seeking a creative and forward‑thinking full‑time, tenure‑track Instructional Designer faculty member to join the Innovation Center team. The role helps shape the future of teaching and learning at the institution by combining teaching, curriculum development, training, and innovation in instruction.

• Teach and design instructional design courses, workshops, and training programs.
• Develop and implement effective online courses and instructional materials, including video tutorials, webinars, and course templates.
• Consult with faculty and staff on course design, media integration, and technology use.
• Provide training on Canvas LMS and other instructional technology tools.
• Assist faculty with accessibility compliance for online and face‑to‑face courses.
• Maintain and update best practices in instructional design and pedagogy.
• Support institutional initiatives such as AI‑enhanced instruction, immersive learning, competency‑based education, and credit‑for‑prior‑learning assessment.
• Participate in curriculum review, assessment, and professional development activities.
• Collaborate on campus‑wide projects to elevate student success.

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design/Technology, Educational Technology, or a related discipline (experience may substitute for degree).
  OR equivalent experience.
• Experience in instructional design, educational technology, and online learning development.
• Proficiency with learning management systems such as Canvas or Blackboard.
• Experience teaching online, hybrid, or in‑person courses.
• Current knowledge of pedagogical and technical trends in online.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver instructional materials and training.
• Commitment to culturally affirming DEIA and anti‑racism principles.
• Preferred: experience in competency‑based education, immersive learning, and AI‑enhanced instruction.

• Experience collaborating with administration, faculty, and staff on online course development.
• Experience in technology‑mediated learning and support for institutional initiatives.
• Experience developing teaching materials that incorporate evidence‑based practices.

Submit a complete application by the closing date to the Merced College career page. The application must include a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, professional references, a diversity statement, and any required documentation.

Health, dental, vision and retirement benefits are available. More details are on the Merced College Benefits website.

Required background checks, fingerprinting for tuberculosis, and verification of work authority in the United States. Candidates must be able to perform essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.