Computer And Information Science (Cis)/Cybersecurity Faculty, Tenure Track

Transforming lives through learning isn’t just the vision of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. It happens every day with our 30,000 students who take the first step in their higher education, become trained for a new career, or learn knowledge that transforms their world perspective.

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District honors a diverse academic community and fosters equity mindedness across our institutions. As such, the District is committed to eliminating achievement gaps among different student groups by promoting a culture of appreciation for diversity, equity, inclusivity, and social justice, and continuously examining our processes and practices through an equity lens. 

The District provides an excellent health and welfare benefits package to its employees.  We take care of our employees and have continued to offer medical, dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents at no charge for any of the plans we offer.

Become a part of this dedicated team in beautiful San Diego County!

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Job Summary

Application Deadline: Monday, August 18, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

NOTE: Application materials that are submitted on the last day of application and are timed out will not be accepted.

Department: Computer and Information Systems

Months worked out of the year: 10 months

FTE: 1.00

Starting Salary Range:
$64,145 (Class I, Step 6) - $97,415 (VII, Step 10) Annually
Based on education and experience

Anticipated Start Date: January 2026

Job Description

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Cuyamaca College seeks talented and dedicated candidates who share our strategic vision focused on student success, social justice, equity, and anti-racism. We especially seek candidates with a high level of cultural competence and who have successfully worked with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.

Situated on a tree-studded, 165-acre oasis, Cuyamaca College is among the most picturesque campuses in beautiful San Diego County. Built in 1978, the college is home to a remarkably diverse community and is designated as an Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). Cuyamaca College is proud to be recognized for its equity-minded and innovative approaches that facilitate clear educational and career pathways for our students. For more information about Cuyamaca College, please visit: https://www.cuyamaca.edu/

Cuyamaca College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Computer and Information Science/Cybersecurity Instructor to join our dynamic face-to-face, on campus Computer and Information Science Department. This position focuses on providing high-quality education in CIS and Cybersecurity and fostering a learning environment centered on equity and inclusion.

Interested candidates should also be passionate about participating in departmental and college-wide initiatives aimed at improving access and success for all students. This includes developing work-based learning opportunities that inspire students to choose diverse career pathways in STEM. The candidate should have a commitment to build on Cuyamaca College’s mission, vision and values by participating in committees and shared governance.

The Cuyamaca College Computer and Information Science Department is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and equity-minded practices to meet the needs of our students and the community. We are seeking a passionate expert to play a pivotal part in creating this inclusive educational experience for our diverse student population.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the regular/contract college instructor to participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, courses, and other experiences that will directly result in the educational growth of the students and support advancement of the visions, missions, and values of the colleges and District.

For a full list of essential duties and responsibilities, please CLICK HERE to view the job description in its entirety.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: APPLICANTS MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
Any Bachelor’s Degree and two years of professional experience, OR

Any Associate’s Degree and six years of professional experience, OR

The equivalent

If you are applying based on “the equivalent”, you will need to complete an Equivalency Determination Form. This form MUST be submitted as part of the application procedures. 

Click on the link for EQUIVALENCY INSTRUCTIONS and the EQUIVALENCY DETERMINATION FORM.  https://www.gcccd.edu/human-resources/employment/hiring-process/faculty-equivalency.php

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience and proficiency in teaching or training preferably at the college level, and in the computer field, using a variety of instructional methods explaining complex topics to diverse learners.

• At least one of the following:  

• a. Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

• b. Industry certification, such as CCIS, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH, OWASP

• c. Experience with Cisco Networking Academy, CyberOps, or CompTIA Academy programs.

• d. Virtualization (VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Proxmox) or Virtual Lab environment (Netlabs)

• e. Familiarity with SIEM tools, firewalls, IDS/IPS, cloud security

• f. Data Center (NAS, SAN, DAS) 

• Written and oral communication skills to effectively interact with students, staff members, co-workers and corporate advisors.

• Interpersonal communication skills necessary to interact effectively with students, co-workers, industry leaders and administrators.

• Demonstrated commitment to remain current on issues within the industry and education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or Computer Science.

• At least two years of professional experience in cybersecurity or a closely related IT field.

• Ability to teach online using modern LMS platforms (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard).

• Participation in professional development training and/or industry-based certifications.

• Experience that demonstrates successful, active participation in community and/or professional organizations and institutions of higher education.

• Curriculum planning, program development and leadership abilities.

• Commitment to the philosophy of the community college.

• Sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Additional Information

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

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REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS (APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS):

• A current and complete resume.

• A 1 – 3 page cover letter addressing how you meet the qualifications for this position including your demonstrated expertise in computer science and cybersecurity.  Also address why you chose to go into the teaching field at the community college level.

• Copies of all college/university transcripts (official or unofficial) verifying degree(s) and/or course work.

• Optional: Copies of applicable industry certifications.

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