Cybersecurity-Faculty Tenure Track

Clover Park Technical College seeks an industry-engaged faculty member to serve as the primary instructor and academic anchor for the Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity program. The incumbent will teach governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) and defensive security, including foundational offensive security concepts, while mentoring students in professional development and career readiness. Students learn in hands‑on lab environments through applied, project-based coursework that reflects current industry practice, including AI security content.

The program serves a diverse student body that includes veterans and military-connected students from nearby Joint Base Lewis‑McChord. This role leads continuous curriculum improvement aligned with employer needs, emerging cybersecurity trends, and hybrid program delivery. The position collaborates with Computer Programming and Mechatronics faculty to support interdisciplinary learning and industrial control systems (ICS) security education.

Clover Park Technical College celebrates the many individuals that make up our community and embraces the opportunity to learn from our differences and similarities. CPTC values equity and respect. We seek to create an environment of innovation and excellence that focuses on student success, lifelong learning, and social responsibility.

The salary range for this position is $103,123 to $108,317 - Pursuant to WA House Bill 2158, which includes the Computer Science Tenure Track Faculty program, may receive additional compensation. The rate is subject to change depending on industry salaries, and funding. Funding is appropriated through June 30, 2027.

This position is represented by the Clover Park Federation of Teachers, Local 3913, AFT/ AFT Washington.

Provide instruction and skills development to prepare students for employment in cybersecurity and related technology fields.

• Deliver instruction across governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), offensive security, and defensive security using applied, project-based learning.
• Design, update, and continuously improve curriculum to align with industry standards, employer needs, and emerging cybersecurity trends.
• Mentor students in professional development, career readiness, and ethical practice within the cybersecurity field.
• Maintain and manage lab environments, tools, and instructional resources supporting cybersecurity and interdisciplinary learning.
• Collaborate with Computer Programming and Mechatronics faculty to develop integrated learning experiences, including industrial control systems (ICS) security applications.
• Foster a professional, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds and experience levels.
• Maintain safe instructional environments through appropriate procedures, policies, and ongoing evaluation.

Support administration and continuous improvement of the BAS Cybersecurity program.

• Maintain accurate student records, evaluate learning outcomes, and provide timely feedback.
• Submit grades and required documentation in accordance with college policies.
• Participate in program promotion, recruitment, and outreach activities.
• Engage with the program advisory committee to align curriculum with workforce needs.
• Participate in department, division, and college committees and initiatives.
• Contribute to ongoing program assessment, planning, and improvement efforts.

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) or more years of recent (within the last five years) hands‑on professional experience in…