Instructional Designer (Hybrid)

$58,074 - $101,504/Yr

University of California - Merced, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Merced, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The University of California, Merced is seeking a part-time educator to develop and refine educational materials for engineering courses. This role involves creating quizzes, templates, and study guides, while also evaluating best practices to enhance student learning and course effectiveness. The position is designed to facilitate collaboration among instructors and improve the overall educational experience for students.

Responsibilities

• Create a repository of course material such as syllabi, handouts, surveys, and assignments from engineering courses at UC Merced.
• Enhance formatting and develop standardized templates for course material to streamline course development.
• Work with instructors and campus resources to identify and address common student challenges.
• Collaborate with instructors to recommend methods for delivery of course content and effective use of technology.
• Complete testing of content and tools to meet ADA requirements.
• Develop guidance to support instructors in meeting ADA requirements.
• Create generalized guides to support student learning of key transferrable skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university (Required).
• One year of experience teaching, designing instructional materials, or a related field, or a combination of education, training, and experience (Required).
• Proficient at using Canvas/CatCourses learning management system at UC Merced.
• Experienced at teaching students from diverse backgrounds.
• Understanding of educational pedagogy, particularly in the context of engineering education.
• Proficient knowledge of fundamental engineering principles and related Math coursework.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree from an accredited university (Preferred).

Benefits

• Mid-level benefits eligibility.