In-Person Cybersecurity Instructor — Certificate Program

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

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.