Computer Information Systems Instructor

Riverside Community College District; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Community College District in Moreno Valley seeks a Computer Information Systems Instructor with a Cybersecurity Emphasis (MVC) to teach CIS, networking, programming, and cybersecurity. The position is 10-month, full-time, tenure-track, with a salary range of $88,002 to $135,587 annually.

A Master's degree is required, plus two years of CIS teaching experience and a portfolio of security-focused work.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, management information systems, information assurance, cybersecurity, computer information systems or the equivalent is required.
• (All degrees and units used to satisfy minimum qualifications shall be from accredited institutions. Foreign transcripts are not considered unless accompanied by anofficialUnited States clearing house evaluation report.)
• Minimum of two years of successful experience teaching computer information systems courses is required.
• Teaching experience related to networking, cybersecurity, and programming is preferred.
• Portfolio of work demonstrating knowledge in network security, cybersecurity, forensics, VMware, VirtualBox, Virtual images, Python scripting and information assurance.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill the duties of a full-time instructor, including holding weekly office hours and completing 24 hours of flex credit through activities and seminars.
• The instructional assignment will include cybersecurity, networking, programming, and cloud computing lecture and/or laboratory classes, with evening/weekend/online offerings.
• Participate in outcomes assessment work.
• Maintain a workload expectation of forty hours weekly including classes, preparation, student evaluation, office hours, committee work, curriculum development, and program assessment.
• Engage in institutional service activities and department decision-making processes.
• Maintain professional conduct and ethics; advise student organizations and co-curricular activities.

Skills

Teaching experience in CIS

Networking

Cybersecurity

Programming

VMware/VirtualBox

Python scripting

Cloud computing

Scripting/automation

AI/ML for security

Education

Master's degree in CS/CE/MIS/Info Assurance/Cybersecurity/CIS or equivalent

Tools

VMware

VirtualBox

Python

Cloud platforms

Job description

Position Information

Position Title: Computer Information Systems Instructor - Cybersecurity Emphasis (MVC)

Department: Mathematics (M)

Position Type: Full-Time Faculty/Counselor/Librarian

Student Position Type

Student Employment Location/Department

College/Campus: Moreno Valley

Physical location of the position: Moreno Valley

If off-site, please specify location.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Tenure Track (Faculty)

Position Length: 10-month

Salary Range: Column C, Step 1 to Column H, Step 6

Salary Amount: $88,002 - $135,587

Salary Type: Annual

Is this position categorically (grant) funded? No

If categorically (grant) funded, date funded through:

Department Specific Needs:

Application Deadline: 10/05/2026

Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed above by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.

Job Description

Basic Function: The successful candidate will be responsible for lecture and/or laboratory instruction in all aspects of computer information systems courses. The prospective candidate must be able to teach computer information systems, networking, programming, and cybersecurity courses offered by the college.

Education

Master's in computer science, computer engineering, management information systems, information assurance, cybersecurity, computer information systems or the equivalent is required.

(All degrees and units used to satisfy minimum qualifications shall be from accredited institutions. Foreign transcripts are not considered unless accompanied by anofficialUnited States clearing house evaluation report.)

Experience

• A minimum of two years of successful experience teaching computer information systems courses is required.
• Teaching experience related to networking, cybersecurity, and programming is preferred.
• A working knowledge and experience in network security, cybersecurity, forensics, VMware, VirtualBox, Virtual images, Python scripting and information assurance may be demonstrated by a portfolio of work products.
• Knowledge and experience with network design, maintenance, configuration and security is expected.
• Cloud computing experience is preferred.
• Scripting/automation experience is preferred.
• Experience with AI and ML for incident response and infrastructure deployment is preferred.
• Foreign transcripts are not considered unless accompanied by anofficialUnited States clearing house evaluation report.

Licenses/Certifications

Active Certifications in one or more of the following areas is preferred: CompTIA SecurityX, Security+, Network+, A+, CCNA, Cisco Network Security, CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional, CEH Certified Ethical Hacking, CHFI Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator, Microsoft Azure Administrator, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD), Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE).

Commitment to Diversity

Must have evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students (E.C. 87360a).

Duties and Responsibilities

1. 1. Fulfill the duties of a full-time instructor, including, but not limited to, holding weekly office hours, and completing 24 hours of "flex credit" through various available activities and seminars.
2. 2. The instructional assignment will include cybersecurity, networking, programming, and cloud computing lecture, and/or laboratory classes in the discipline of Computer Information Systems. Will include conducting evening and weekend, as well as online classes.
3. 3. Faculty will participate in outcomes assessment work.
4. 4. Assignments are based upon the assumption of workload of forty hours weekly, including but not limited to conducting classes, class preparation, student evaluation, office hours, committee work, curriculum and program development, student learning outcomes assessment, program review, student activities, and other duties per the bargaining unit agreement.
5. 5. Institutional service activities are expected of all faculty members.
6. 6. Participation in discipline/department decision making processes and work regarding curriculum, program development and other matters are also expected of all department faculty.
7. 7. Responsibilities also include maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position.
8. 8. Advising student organizations and co-curricular activities is expected.

Conditions of Employment

1. 1. Ten-month, tenure-track position.
2. 2. Salary is commensurate with academic preparation, and full-time teaching or equivalent experience with a range from Column C, Step 1 to Column H, Step 6 of the current Faculty Salary Schedule.
3. 3. Medical and dental benefits are provided for the employee and legal dependents.
4. 4. A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided for the employee.
5. 5. Orientation to college is required as is adherence to Improvement of Instruction policy.
6. 6. Maintaining broad knowledge of the academic or occupational area and design andragogical related to learning outcomes is expected.
7. 7. Responsible for all other conditions of employment required of full-time faculty members such as a willingness to be involved in District and College promotional activities, active participation in college committee work, student activities and other support services, and appropriate professional activities.
8. The Riverside Community College District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. This holds true for all District employment opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator. Harassment of any employee/student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law, is strictly prohibited. The Title IX Officer, Section 504/ADA Coordinator for the District is Dr. Lorraine Jones, 3801 Market Street, Riverside, CA 92501. Telephone Number is: [phone].

Required Applicant Documents

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Masters or Equivalent Transcript

Other Document

• Letter of Recommendation 3
• Other Document
• Bachelors Transcript
• Doctorate Transcript
• Other Transcript
• Work Products Portfolio (or provide link)

Effective Employment Date

Spring 2027

Special Comments

1. All offers of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funds and approval by the Board of Trustees.
2. Only electronic, on-line applications are accepted. All supporting materials, required or optional, must also be in electronic formats and attached to the electronic, on-line application when applying. Supporting materials are only accepted as Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or Microsoft Word files and must be less than 2 MB in size.
3. An electronic, RCCD on-line application must be completed to be considered. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out with all information qualifying an applicant for the position. Listing "see resume" or a similar statement is not acceptable. Only information on the official RCCD application (not resumes) will be considered to determine whether an applicant meets the minimum requirements for the position for which he/she is applying.
4. Paper applications and supporting materials WILL NOT be accepted!
5. Letters of reference, IF REQUIRED, must be NON-CONFIDENTIAL and submitted electronically when applying on-line.
6. Foreign transcripts are not considered unless accompanied by anofficialUnited States clearing house evaluation report.
7. Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed above by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.
8. The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicant should contact Human Resources and Employee Relations at [phone] for assistance.