In-Person Cybersecurity Instructor - Westwood Campus

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

UCLA Extension is seeking dynamic, experienced cybersecurity professionals to join our instructional team for the Cybersecurity Certificate Program. Instructors teach one or more core courses and deliver hands-on activities to prepare adult learners for real-world security roles on campus.

In-person teaching on the UCLA Westwood campus is required. Candidates should bring 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, a relevant degree, and the ability to translate industry practice into accessible,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, CS, IS, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional cybersecurity experience.
• Ability to teach in-person on the UCLA Westwood campus.
• Strong hands-on experience with security tools and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more courses within the Cybersecurity Certificate.
• Deliver lectures, demonstrations, labs, and applied exercises.
• Create or update course materials to reflect current tools and threats.
• Provide timely grading, feedback, and student support.
• Maintain an inclusive learning environment for adult learners.

Skills

Industry experience

Hands-on skills

Student support

Canvas LMS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

NIST CSF

MITRE ATT&CK

OWASP

Job description

UCLA Extension is seeking dynamic, experienced cybersecurity professionals to join our instructional team for the Cybersecurity Certificate Program. Instructors teach one or more core courses and deliver hands-on activities to prepare adult learners for real-world security roles on campus.

In-person teaching on the UCLA Westwood campus is required. Candidates should bring 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, a relevant degree, and the ability to translate industry practice into accessible,