Computer Information Systems Instructor

Vets Hired; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vets Hired is seeking a Computer Information Systems (Cyber) Instructor at the community college level to teach CIS and cybersecurity courses. The instructor will leverage industry knowledge and inclusive teaching practices to promote student achievement and close equity gaps.

The role emphasizes applying professional experience to classroom instruction, supporting diverse learners, and maintaining current knowledge of CIS technologies and network security to prepare students for industry roles.

Qualifications

• One bachelor’s degree or higher with at least 2 years of related professional experience.
• An associate degree with at least 6 years of related professional experience.
• A California community college teaching credential in the relevant subject area.
• Equivalent qualifications as determined by the District Equivalency Committee.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds and equity-minded classroom practices.
• Experience in computer networks, network security, and/or Cisco systems.

Responsibilities

• Teach CIS and cybersecurity courses as assigned.
• Apply industry experience to classroom instruction.
• Support student learning with effective instructional practices.
• Examine and improve teaching methods to engage diverse student populations.
• Promote inclusive learning environments addressing achievement gaps.
• Maintain current knowledge of CIS and cybersecurity technologies.

Skills

Industry experience

Equity-minded teaching

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Associate degree

California teaching credential

Equivalent qualifications via District Equivalency Committee

Job description

Job Summary

The Computer Information Systems (Cyber) Instructor teaches courses related to computer information systems and cybersecurity at the community college level. The instructor supports student learning through subject-matter expertise, relevant industry knowledge, and inclusive instructional practices that promote student achievement and help close educational equity gaps.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach assigned Computer Information Systems and cybersecurity courses.
• Apply relevant professional and industry experience to classroom instruction.
• Support student learning through effective instructional and classroom practices.
• Examine and improve teaching methods to engage and support diverse student populations.
• Promote an inclusive learning environment that addresses student achievement gaps.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant computer information systems and cybersecurity technologies.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following qualification pathways:

• Any bachelor's degree or higher and at least 2 years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment.

OR

• Any associate degree and at least 6 years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment.

OR

• A valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject area.

OR

• Equivalent qualifications through related education, training, employment, and professional experience, as determined by the District Equivalency Committee.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of diverse student backgrounds and the ability to apply equity-minded classroom practices.

OR

• Experience in computer networks, network security, and/or Cisco systems.
• Relevant Computer Information Systems industry certifications.
• Commitment to improving instructional and classroom practices to support disproportionately impacted student populations and close equity gaps.