Computer Information Systems Instructor - Cybersecurity Emphasis

Application Deadline. Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed below by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time:
8/29/2025

Department: Business & IST (R)
Position Type: Full-Time Faculty/Counselor/Librarian
College/Campus: Riverside
Physical location of the position: Riverside
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Length: 10-month
Salary Range: Column C, Step 1 to Column H, Step 6
Salary Amount: $86,023 - $132,539
Salary Type: Annual
Is this position categorically (grant) funded? No

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION:

The successful candidate will be responsible for lecture and/or laboratory instruction in all aspects of computer information systems courses. The prospective candidate must be able to teach computer information systems, networking and cybersecurity courses offered by the college. It is expected that the candidate will be able to maintain the department servers utilizing Linux/Unix operating systems which support coursework within the department.

EDUCATION:
Master's in computer information systems/cyber security, computer science, computer engineering, management information systems or the equivalent is required. (All degrees and units used to satisfy minimum qualifications shall be from accredited institutions).

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of two years of successful experience teaching computer information systems courses is required.
• Teaching experience related to networking and cybersecurity is preferred.
• A working knowledge and experience in network security, cybersecurity, forensics, VMware, Virtual images, and information assurance may be demonstrated by a portfolio of work products.
• Knowledge and experience with network design, maintenance, configuration and security is expected.
• Cloud computing experience is preferred.
• Scripting/automation experience is preferred.
• Experience with AI and machine learning for automated incident response and infrastructure deployment is preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Certifications in one or more of the following areas is preferred: CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate, CyberOPS, Cisco Network Security CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional CEH Certified Ethical Hacking CHFI Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator, CompTIA Security and A , LPIC-1 Linux Professional Institute Certification (Linux Server Professional Certification) or CompTIA Linux .

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Must have evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students (E.C. 87360a).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Fulfill the duties of a full-time instructor, including, but not limited to, holding weekly office hours and completing 24 hours of "flex credit" through various available activities and seminars.
2. The instructional assignment will include Cybersecurity, networking, and cloud computing lecture, and/or laboratory classes in the discipline of Computer Information Systems. Will include conducting evening and weekend, and off-site locations, as well as all modes of delivery including campus, hybrid, hyflex, and online classes.
3. Faculty will participate in outcomes assessment work.
4. Assignments are based upon the assumption of workload of [With the compressed calendar,] workload of 42.5 hours weekly, including but not limited to conducting classes, class preparation, student evaluation, office hours, committee work, curriculum and program development, student learning outcomes assessment, program review, student activities, and other duties per the bargaining unit agreement.
5. Institutional service activities are expected of all faculty members.
6. Participation in discipline/department decision making processes and work regarding curriculum, program development and other matters are also expected of all department faculty.
7. Responsibilities also include maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position.
8. Advising student organizations and co-curricular activities is expected.
9. Responsible for the oversight and maintenance of National Centers of Excellence designation-related activities, assessments, reports, and programs of study.
10. Participation in/contribution to the update and maintenance of Cyber Security Center web site and content.
11. Collaborate with Apprenticeship program as it relates to cyber-related apprentices.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Ten-month, tenure-track position.
2. Salary is commensurate with academic preparation, and full-time teaching or equivalent experience with a range from Column C, Step 1 to Column H, Step 6 of the current Faculty Salary Schedule.
3. Medical and dental benefits are provided for the employee and legal dependents.
4. A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided for the employee.
5. Orientation to college is required as is adherence to Improvement of Instruction policy.
6. Maintaining broad knowledge of the academic or occupational area and design andragogical related to learning outcomes is expected.
7. Responsible for all other conditions of employment required of full-time faculty members such as a willingness to be involved in District and College promotional activities, active participation in college committee work, student activities and other support services, and appropriate professional activities.

The Riverside Community College District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. This holds true for all District employment opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator. Harassment of any employee/student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law, is strictly prohibited. The Title IX Officer, Section 504/ADA Coordinator for the District is Mrs. Lorraine Jones, 3801 Market Street, Riverside, CA 92501. Telephone Number is: (951) 222-8039.
Work Hours/Work Days for Classified and Hourly Positions Only:
Required Applicant Documents:Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Teaching Philosophy
Letter of Recommendation 1
Letter of Recommendation 2
Masters or Equivalent Transcript
Other Document:
Optional Applicant Documents:Letter of Recommendation 3
Bachelors Transcript
Doctorate Transcript
Other Transcript
Other Document:
Effective Employment Date:February 2026
Application Deadline:08-29-2025
Special Comments:************************************************

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

• All offers of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funds and approval by the Board of Trustees.

• Only electronic, on-line applications are accepted. All supporting materials, required or optional, must also be in electronic formats and attached to the electronic, on-line application when applying. Supporting materials are only accepted as Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or Microsoft Word files and must be less than 2 MB in size.

• Paper applications and supporting materials, including letters of recommendation, WILL NOT be accepted! All documents must be submitted electronically with the online application.

• Letters of reference must be NON-CONFIDENTIAL and submitted electronically when applying on-line.

• Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed above by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.

• The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicant should contact Diversity and Human Resources at (951) 222-8595 for assistance.

Application Types Accepted:Faculty Application

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