What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor – Cybersecurity (CS/ISTM/CIS) position at Mt. Hood Community College?
For best consideration, please submit application materials by March 30, 2025
The Application Process
- Accepting Online Applications: February 17, 2025- March 30, 2025
- First review of applications: April 2025
- First Interview (remotely via Zoom): April 2025
- Second Interview (in-person at Gresham, OR Campus): April/May 2025
- Consideration of top candidates, including reference checks: May 2025
- Offer Extended: May 2025
- Background Check and other Pre-Employment Requirements: May 2025
- Start date: September 2025
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
- Teaches a range of college cybersecurity courses including for the Bachelor of Applied Science program.
- Creates a learning environment for students inclusive of diverse cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds.
- Collaborates with faculty and staff from other departments and divisions to promote communication, coordinate programs, and support student success.
- Prepares clear learning outcomes for each course and inform students of learning outcomes in a course syllabus.
- Participates in college service and activities outside direct instruction, such as registration, curriculum development, advising, strategic planning, and educational assessment.
- Organizes and leads outreach activities and support student recruitment, placement, and retention.
- Helps advance the role and goals of a comprehensive community college.
- Posts and keeps office hours to be available to students for assistance outside the classroom.
- Teaches at least one evening section per year, as needed.
- Keeps professionally current by participating in professional development and other activities; maintains current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation.
- Maintains active liaison with high schools, universities, business and industry or external agencies.
- Completes instructional duties, reports, and paperwork assigned by the dean in a timely manner.
- Attends division, department, and committee meetings and in-service programs.
- Incorporates, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning, laboratory and office environments.
- Maintains and emphasizes safe working conditions and practices.
- Complies with all Board policies and administrative regulations.
Additional Duties
- 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
Desired 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
Work is typically performed in an indoor classroom or office environment on the Mt. Hood Community College Gresham Campus.
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.
Important Information
MHCC only accepts applications through our online application system at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mhcc/default.cfm. For technical assistance, please call 855-524-5627.
Please note: We do not request or read letters of recommendation. Also, it is not necessary to upload a large number of documents with your materials. We are looking for the required documents. Faculty applications require a current resume, cover letter and official transcripts (copies are fine for application purposes) and/or any required certificates or licenses.
Please note: this is initially a self-screening system. We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.
Position subject to budget consideration and approval.
Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.
MHCC is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.
MHCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015.
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.
If you are seeking this preference, appropriate documentation must be provided at the time of application. You may submit an electronic copy in the document upload area of the application in the section marked "veterans' preference document," or fax to 503-491-7257 or mail to Human Resources, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR 97030. If you do not have your documentation, you may request it through your Veterans' Administration Office.
Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three working days prior to the date of need.
Mt. Hood Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.
Salary : $71,790 - $121,747
