Instructor – Cybersecurity (CS/ISTM/CIS)

For best consideration, please submit application materials by March 1, 2026

The Application Process

• First review of applications:  March 2026
• First Interview (remotely via Zoom): April 2026
• Second Interview (in-person at Gresham, OR Campus): May 2026
• Consideration of top candidates, including reference checks: May 2026
• Offer Extended: May/June 2026
• Background Check and other Pre-Employment Requirements: June 2026
• Start date: September 2026 
  
  

Please note: all timelines are subject to change.

Job Summary

Provides high quality instruction in Information Systems and Technology Management with a focus in cybersecurity so that each student may meet learning outcomes.   Works with the dean and colleagues to improve student learning experiences.  Primarily teaches courses related to upper division cybersecurity including but not limited to offense/defense strategies, cyber forensics, critical infrastructure/architecture, and programming. May be assigned other instructional responsibilities as determined by the dean, which may include instruction in computer information systems or other related fields. 

Essential Duties

1. Teaches a range of college cybersecurity courses including for the Bachelor of Applied Science program. 
2. Creates a learning environment for students inclusive of diverse cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds.
3. Collaborates with faculty and staff from other departments and divisions to promote communication, coordinate programs, and support student success.
4. Prepares clear learning outcomes for each course and inform students of learning outcomes in a course syllabus.
5. Participates in college service and activities outside direct instruction, such as registration, curriculum development, advising, strategic planning, and educational assessment.
6. Organizes and leads outreach activities and support student recruitment, placement, and retention.
7. Helps advance the role and goals of a comprehensive community college.
8. Posts and keeps office hours to be available to students for assistance outside the classroom.
9. Teaches at least one evening section per year, as needed.
10. Keeps professionally current by participating in professional development and other activities; maintains current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation.
11. Maintains active liaison with high schools, universities, business and industry or external agencies.
12. Completes instructional duties, reports, and paperwork assigned by the dean in a timely manner.
13. Attends division, department, and committee meetings and in-service programs.
14. Incorporates, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning, laboratory and office environments.
15. Maintains and emphasizes safe working conditions and practices.
16. Complies with all Board policies and administrative regulations.

Additional Duties

1. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in information systems and technology management with an emphasis in cybersecurity or related field OR a master's degree and 24 graduate credit hours in cybersecurity or related field
• Two (2) years of work experience in cybersecurity

Additional experience may be substituted for the master’s degree requirement at the college’s discretion

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching at the college level

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to teach courses and utilize necessary technology for in-person and online instruction
• Ability to manage and engage students from diverse backgrounds and skill levels in the classroom, laboratory, and field environment
• Ability to manage student outcomes related to all classes taught
• Ability to teach courses in accordance with college catalog, schedule of classes, course outlines, course syllabi, and any departmental guidelines
• Knowledge of appropriate teaching methods and documentation

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an indoor classroom or office environment. 

This position may be eligible for remote work on a hybrid basis. Any remote work requires prior approval and must comply with MHCC Remote Work policies and administrative regulations. Remote work must be within the states of Oregon or Washington.

Salary Placement
Initial salary placement will be based on applicable education and/or years of relevant full-time equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. No initial salary placement will exceed Step 5. Please include all relevant education and full and part-time experience (including unpaid and volunteer experience) in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement. Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past education and/or experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.