Faculty Instructional Designer - Categorically-Funded
Salary: $60,520.00 - $137,225.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 20230622
Closing: 6/29/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Merced, CA
Department:
*Position's initial max possible salary placement is $94,201*Additional compensation available via overload assignments, with approvalThis is a categorically funded assignment contingent upon year-to-year fundingInterview dates to be determinedMerced College is a midsized community college located in California's Central Valley. Founded in 1962, the College serves more than 16,000 students annually with room to expand on its 267-acre main Merced campus and 120 acre Los Banos campus site. The City of Merced, incorporated in 1889, offers historical sites, affordable housing, access to the Bay Area and Sacramento, and it is the Gateway to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra mountains as well as home to the University of California Merced campus. Our tree-shaded, growing community of just over 80,000 includes multiple biking and walking trails as well as access to several lakes - large and small - throughout the county.The Faculty Instructional Designer will work with a dynamic and diverse team comprised of on-campus colleagues. As an expert for online/distance learning and training, this role will utilize best practices and work with team members to develop innovative solutions to best meet the needs of students and faculty. The new Connecting Minority Communities (CMC) Federal Grant is a nearly three-million-dollar grant designed to increase connectivity and digital literacy throughout our local community. The goal is to increase opportunities for families and connect them to education with a focus on computer technology and information systems. Over three years, this grant will serve as a vital pilot program to connect minority communities, local businesses, and Merced College. The successful candidate will assist with developing competency-based education course shells and faculty training. In a fast-paced and team-oriented environment, if you are passionate about community, providing quality technical and pedagogical support, and exceptional training, we encourage you to apply and join the Merced College Connecting Minority Communities family!
Merced College MissionAt Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.
Merced College VisionEnriching 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.
General Description:This is a full-time, assignment over a 12 month period 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 DutiesEssential 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 QualificationsRequired:
• Master's Degree in Instructional Design/Technology or Educational TechnologyOR• The equivalentOR• Master's degree in any discipline AND• Experience in instructional design, educational technology, and/or online learning developmentAND• 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 InformationHow 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• List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)• 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• 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 per the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/transcripts• Equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency) https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/equivalency/
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: Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be scheduled onsite.
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 ourhttps://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/benefits/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. Merced College does not sponsor visas. 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
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