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

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Evergreen State College seeks a broadly trained regular faculty member to develop innovative curriculum in cybersecurity, networking, and computing infrastructure within an interdisciplinary, team-taught program. The role emphasizes infrastructure security, problem solving, and digital citizenship, with a focus on inclusive, adult learners and new certificate programs.

The successful candidate will design and teach IT foundations, networking concepts, and systems administration while

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in cybersecurity/IT/NET/IS/CS, or a master’s with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• College-level teaching experience in IT, networking, cybersecurity or related field.
• Professional experience in networking, network administration, systems administration, cybersecurity operations, cloud infrastructure, or enterprise IT.
• Experience supporting underserved students and diverse learners in IT and cybersecurity.
• Experience developing technical communication, documentation, troubleshooting, and professional workplace skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach IT foundations, networking concepts and protocols, network administration, and systems administration.
• Bridge courses into cybersecurity practice and coordinate the Cybersecurity Certificate.
• Design and teach courses contributing to certificate programs and degree pathways.
• Engage diverse learners and develop inclusive, interdisciplinary teaching practices.

Skills

College teaching

Adult learners

IT infrastructure

Technical communication

Cybersecurity operations

Education

PhD in Cybersecurity/Information Technology/Network Engineering/CS

Master's in Cybersecurity/IT/Network Engineering/IS/CS + 5+ years of experience

Tools

Cisco CCNA

CCNP

Linux

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Job description

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.

How to Apply

Apply online at https://evergreen.peopleadmin.com/hr/postings/4600. The application must include the following:

• Cover Letter that explicitly addresses each of the minimum qualifications for the position
• Curriculum Vitae
• 1-2 Page Teaching Philosophy and Practices Statement – Please focus specifically on your understanding and experience of interdisciplinary teaching and learning and what you think should distinguish a liberal arts education today.
• 1-2 Page Equity and Diversity Statement – Summarize your experience and practice with diversity and equity issues relevant to your teaching (more information is available on the College’s website: http://www.evergreen.edu/facultyhiring/equitydiversity).
• List of 3 professional references, two of whom must submit letters of reference, with current email address and phone number for each reference.Important: When filling out the online application, you will be asked to indicate 2 references to write letters on your behalf. The system will then email each referee with a link to upload a letter of recommendation. Please alert your referees to expect this email (it may go to Spam), and to submit a letter promptly to complete your application. It is important to note that your application will be considered incomplete and thus not eligible for review until both of your letters of recommendation have been uploaded by the letter writers.

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

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• A Ph.D. or equivalent profession degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a closely related field; OR
• Master 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.