Cybersecurity Instructor

UCLA Extension; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Extension seeks cybersecurity instructors to join its instructional team on campus, delivering practical, hands-on content for adult learners in a dynamic certificate program.

Instructors teach core courses, develop engaging activities, and uphold high academic standards while translating industry experience into applied learning for students and professionals in the Los Angeles region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional cybersecurity experience, such as SOC Analyst, Security Engineer, Penetration Tester, Cloud Security Specialist, Network Security Administrator, or Cybersecurity Consultant.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more courses within the Cybersecurity Certificate.
• Deliver instruction through lectures, demonstrations, labs, and applied exercises.
• Create or update course materials to reflect current tools, threats, and industry practices.
• Provide timely grading, feedback, and student support.
• Maintain an inclusive, supportive learning environment for adult learners.
• Use UCLA Extension’s learning management system (Canvas) for course administration.
• Collaborate with program staff on curriculum updates and instructional quality.
• Participate in instructor onboarding and periodic faculty meetings.

Skills

SOC Analyst

Security Engineer

Penetration Tester

Cloud Security

Network Security

Cybersecurity Consultant

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

NIST CSF

OWASP

MITRE ATT&CK

Job description

Position overview

Position title: Instructor

Salary range: See posting: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11366

Application Window

Open date: October 1, 2026

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Instructors must be available to teach in person on the UCLA Westwood campus.

UCLA Extension is considered one of the top programs of its kind, offering to more than 35,000 students per year approximately 4,500 classes and non-degree certificate programs to meet the professional development, continuing education, and personal enrichment needs of the full spectrum of nontraditional students as well as companies and organizations throughout and beyond the Los Angeles region.

Course / Program Description

UCLA Extension is seeking dynamic, experienced cybersecurity professionals to join our instructional team for the Cybersecurity Certificate Program. This program prepares adult learners for real‑world roles in security operations, network defense, cloud security, and threat analysis. We are looking for instructors who bring strong industry experience, hands‑on skills, and a passion for teaching.

This recruitment is for instructors who can teach any of the four core courses in the Cybersecurity Certificate.

• Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
• Information Systems Infrastructure Security Management
• Network, Operating System and Database Security
• Cybersecurity Lab (Defensive Tools)

or

• Cybersecurity Lab (Offensive Tools)

Job Description

Cybersecurity instructors at UCLA Extension are working professionals who translate real‑world experience into practical, applied learning. Instructors teach one or more courses, develop engaging hands‑on activities, support diverse learners, and maintain high academic and professional standards.

Instructors must be able to teach in person on the UCLA Westwood campus.

Instructor Duties

• Teach one or more courses within the Cybersecurity Certificate.
• Deliver instruction through lectures, demonstrations, labs, and applied exercises.
• Create or update course materials to reflect current tools, threats, and industry practices.
• Provide timely grading, feedback, and student support.
• Maintain an inclusive, supportive learning environment for adult learners.
• Use UCLA Extension’s learning management system (Canvas) for course administration.
• Collaborate with program staff on curriculum updates and instructional quality.
• Participate in instructor onboarding and periodic faculty meetings.

General Employment Information

Employment as a UCLA Extension Instructor is dictated by contract terms and conditions. Please take the time to read the UCLA Extension Instructor Employment Policies.

For information on UCLA Extension instructor benefits, please visit

Pay, Benefits, & Privileges.

Division: http://www.uclaextension.edu/

Instructor Resources: https://instructor.uclaextension.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. 5+ years of professional cybersecurity experience, such as:

• SOC Analyst
• Security Engineer
• Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker
• Cloud Security Specialist
• Network Security Administrator
• Cybersecurity Consultant

Strong hands‑on experience with security tools, frameworks, and methodologies (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, NIST CSF, OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK)

Availability to teach in person on the UCLA Westwood campus.

Application Requirements

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume - Your most recently updated Curriculum Vitae /Resume.
• Cover Letter - Your most recently updated Cover Letter.

Reference requirements

References are requested from candidates after the interviewing stage, and references are only contacted for finalists via SkillSurvey system.

About UCLA

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affiant? Actually "Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment"

Job location

Los Angeles, CA