Networking & Cybersecurity (Professional and Continuing Education) (Tenure Track Faculty)

Evergreen State College; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergreen State College in Olympia seeks a broadly trained regular faculty member to develop innovative cybersecurity curriculum in a liberal arts setting. The role emphasizes IT foundations, networking, and infrastructure security for adult learners.

The candidate will design courses for certificates and degrees, coordinate the Cybersecurity Certificate, advise students, and ensure the program stays aligned with current industry practices and workforce needs.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Cybersecurity, IT, Network Engineering, Information Systems, CS, or related field.
• Master’s degree plus 5+ years of professional experience in network administration, systems administration, or cybersecurity.
• College-level teaching experience in information technology, networking, cybersecurity, or related disciplines.
• Experience in networking, cloud infrastructure, IT infrastructure, or enterprise IT.
• Commitment to supporting underserved students and diverse learners in IT/cybersecurity.
• Ability to develop technical documentation and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach IT foundations, networking concepts, and cybersecurity practice.
• Develop courses contributing to certificate programs and degree completion for adults.
• Coordinate Evergreen’s Cybersecurity Certificate and lead curriculum development.
• Advise students and supervise projects to align with industry needs.

Skills

Network administration

Cybersecurity operations

Systems administration

Information technology

Adult learners instruction

Technical communication

Education

PhD in Cybersecurity/IT/CS

Master’s degree in IT/Cybersecurity/CS

Tools

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Security+

CCNA / CCNP

Job description

Networking & Cybersecurity (Professional and Continuing Education) (Tenure Track Faculty)

Position Title Networking & Cybersecurity (Professional and Continuing Education) (Tenure Track Faculty)

Job Summary

The Evergreen State College seeks a broadly trained regular* faculty member eager to develop innovative curriculum in cybersecurity, networking, and computing infrastructure at an experimental liberal arts college. We are particularly interested in candidates who are excited to explore the unique possibilities that networking, cybersecurity, systems administration, and computing infrastructure offer for problem solving, critical thinking, and digital citizenship within an interdisciplinary, team‑taught curriculum.

We are seeking a practitioner‑to‑educator whose professional experience has been built in network administration, IT systems, cybersecurity operations, or related infrastructure fields and who is motivated to prepare the next generation of technology professionals. Core teaching responsibilities include IT foundations, networking concepts and protocols, network administration, systems administration, and the bridge into cybersecurity practice. This is not a programming or software engineering position; rather, it focuses on the infrastructure that enables modern computing systems to function securely, reliably, and at scale. Industry certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Security+, CCNA , or equivalent, together with significant professional experience are valued alongside or in place of a traditional academic profile.

The successful candidate will help design and teach courses that contribute to certificate programs as well as degree completion pathways for returning adult students. The faculty member will also serve as the coordinator of the College’s Cybersecurity Certificate, providing academic leadership for the program, supporting curriculum development and continuous improvement, advising students, and ensuring the certificate remains aligned with current industry practices and workforce needs.

We are interested in candidates who have experience or interest in using innovative pedagogy to engage students in developing their conceptual understanding of computation. We strongly encourage applicants who have had experience teaching and/or working with students from underserved populations. We are eager to increase our capacity to create inclusive classrooms that support diverse learners in computational thinking and computer science.

Each applicant should submit a cover letter that explicitly addresses the various components of this position description. Successful applicants will give attention to the ways in which they meet each of the Minimum Qualifications and any of the Preferred Qualifications.

Regular is equivalent to tenure‑track at other colleges. A complete description of the continuing contract and conversion process can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, article 11 . *

Job Expectations

Curriculum in the school of Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) is based on undergraduate certificates and bachelor’s degree completion curriculum comprised of 4-credit and 8-credit offerings, and capstone work that may include internships or individual study. Classes may be offered fully online, in‑person, or in low residency/hybrid formats (with both remote and in‑person elements). Synchronous in‑person and online instruction takes place during evening or weekend hours. In the first year of the contract, faculty will have partial release from teaching to help with the design and development of new certificates and curriculum in the school for Professional and Continuing education. Faculty will be provided with opportunities to increase their skill in online curriculum development.

Evergreen uses written narrative evaluations in lieu of grades, and faculty are generally responsible for writing evaluations and conducting in‑person individual meetings with 25 or more students at the end of each quarter. Faculty are also responsible for advising students as they reflect on their learning process, develop a pathway of study, and prepare for post‑graduation academic and career goals.

Our teaching is student‑centered, which means we are interested in helping students develop strong skills in critical thinking, problem solving, communication and collaborative work. Because over 80% of our students come from underserved and marginalized groups, we are particularly invested in approaches to teaching that emphasize diversity and equity, that provide opportunities for challenge and growth, and that foster a learning environment where all are welcome and all can learn from each other.

A complete list of faculty responsibilities can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement

• A Ph.D or equivalent profession degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a closely related field;
• Master’s in degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a closely related field, plus five (5) or more years of professional experience in network administration, systems administration, cybersecurity operations, information technology, or a closely related field;
• EXPERIENCE :
  • College-level teaching experience teaching information technology, networking, cybersecurity, or closely related disciplines; or demonstrated experience teaching with adult learners in workforce development programs or professional training programs;
  • Professional experience in one or more of the following areas: networking, network administration, systems administration, cybersecurity operations, cloud infrastructure, developing and maintaining IT infrastructure, or enterprise IT;
  • Experience, or evidence of potential for, supporting the success of traditionally underserved students and diverse learners in information technology and cybersecurity.
  • Experience, or evidence of potential for, supporting students’ development of technical communication, documentation, troubleshooting, and professional workplace skills;

Preferred Qualifications

EXPERIENCE IN:

• Interdisciplinary teaching and/or research
• One or more of the following areas: network administration, network security, cloud infrastructure, virtualization, Linux and Windows systems administration, ethical hacking, digital forensics, incident response, security operations ( SOC ), scripting or automation for systems administration, or cybersecurity governance and risk management;
• Industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, CySA+, Linux+, Cisco CCNA , CCNP , Microsoft, AWS , Azure, or equivalent;
• Developing curriculum in information technology, networking, or cybersecurity, including certificate or workforce-oriented programs;
• Coordinating or leading academic programs, certificates, or workforce training initiatives

Conditions of Employment

* As a condition of employment, persons hired must provide proof of identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of beginning work.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Employment-based visa sponsorship may be considered depending on the candidate’s current immigration status; however, the College is unable, at this time, to sponsor new H1B petitions that could potentially incur the $100,000 fee announced in September 2025

Prior to an official offer of employment, a Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct form must be submitted to the college per RCW 28B.112.080. The college will contact current and past employers to verify this information. Applicants who provide inaccurate information in their declaration will be disqualified and, if the inaccuracies are discovered after the applicant has been hired, it shall be grounds for termination.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is an innovative, public, liberal arts college emphasizing integrated interdisciplinary study and collaborative team‑teaching throughout the undergraduate curriculum and in three graduate programs. Teaching is the central work of the faculty at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Successful teaching at Evergreen requires broad‑ranging intellectual curiosity, the ability to formulate interdisciplinary questions, and the pedagogical skills to support our diverse student population.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information regarding Evergreen’s non‑discrimination policies or to report discrimination, please visit the affirm…

Full time/Part time Full Time

Salary Information

Salary Information $53,966-$111,485 ($84,853 at median EY of 20 for recent faculty hires). Faculty membership is unranked with salary determined on a non‑competitive, open scale based on earned degrees and years of relevant experience.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Location

Location Olympia

Start Date

Start Date Fall 2027

Open Date

Open Date 07/17/2026

Review Start Date

Review Start Date Review of completed applications will begin on September 14, 2026. The posting may close at any time after that.

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