Tenure-Track Networking & Cybersecurity Educator

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

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.