Cybersecurity & Network Administration; CNA Professor , Tenure Track

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track Cybersecurity & Network Administration Professor to begin in the 2026‑2027 academic year. The position offers a 177‑day contract with an annual salary of $84,742, which includes a $6,400 stipend. Employment will start on September 14, 2026. The position may serve as the Faculty Lead for the department, with compensation either as a 1/3 reduction in teaching load or a stipend pending discussions with the dean and VPI.

• Place student success at the center of all decision‑making.
• Engage with students, faculty, staff, and administrators to create a community of learners.
• Seek opportunities for teaching and learning excellence.
• Embrace change, risk‑taking, and innovation.
• Respect the richness of others’ diverse cultural values, beliefs, and practices.
• Contribute to the technical and general education of students who will apply their learning to the world of work and transfer their education to a university.
• Demonstrate commitment to reducing economic and learning barriers for students.
• Demonstrate competence and sensitivity in working at South Puget Sound Community College, a diverse institution in terms of gender, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion.

• Support a new evening/hybrid/weekend program for working adults (e.g., in IT) seeking a credential to advance their career or those who want to make a career change from another field.
• Teach online, hybrid, and/or virtual courses.
• Prepare, teach, and assess outcomes in Cybersecurity & Network Administration courses.
• Create and facilitate contextualized, integrated learning in Cybersecurity/Networking aligned with college pathways and career goals.
• Create authentic assessments of students’ knowledge, skills, and abilities that measure course, program, and college‑wide outcomes.
• Apply multiple teaching and learning strategies that promote affective, cognitive, and kinesthetic domains of learning.
• Use local, state, and national data and analytics to continuously enhance strategies to improve student success.
• Mentor/advise students regarding academic pathways and the courses needed to reach each student’s academic goals.
• Use a wide range of learning resources, tools, and technologies to improve access and student success in higher education.
• Serve on committees that support the college’s shared governance.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, or an Associate’s degree in Information Technology, AND two years of industry‑related experience.
• Sound working knowledge of Linux, Microsoft Workstation, Microsoft Server, Cisco network routers and switches, virtualization, and penetration testing software.
• Minimum of two years of recent and relevant work experience in an information technology field and/or providing information technology instruction at the post‑secondary level. Industry certifications, including at least CompTIA Security+ and Cisco CCNA.
• Cisco Academy Instructor with access to teach CCNA courses.
• Ability to collaborate in culturally diverse groups toward a common goal by involving, including, and valuing others.
• Commitment to work effectively with students of various cultural and socio‑economic backgrounds.
• Teaching or work experience in networking, network hardware support, and/or cybersecurity technologies.
• Expressed ability to work evenings and weekends, often in online and/or virtual environments.
• Willingness to discuss the needs of additional faculty lead duties.

• Healthy work/life balance with flexible work schedules and remote work opportunities.
• Fine dining in the Percival Room with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten‑free options.
• Clippers Coffee Corner offers Batdorf & Bronson coffee.
• Brand new Health & Wellness Center.
• Free bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia.
• Free parking on campus—permits not required.
• On‑campus child care.
• Walking paths around campus with scenic views.
• Workshops and events promoting wellness.
• Free Artist & Lecture series for staff and faculty.
• Community events at the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts.
• Employee Resource Groups including Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) and LGBTQIA+ ERG.

Employment is contingent upon a comprehensive background check. Candidates who claim veterans preference must submit authorized documentation.

South Puget Sound Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. The college provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or veteran status. The college provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities.