Cybersecurity Instructor

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Open date: October 1 2026

Final date: Wednesday Jun 30 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Instructors must be available to teach in person on the UCLA Westwood campus.

UCLA Extension is considered one of the top programs of its kind offering to more than 35000 students per year approximately 4500 classes and non-degree certificate programs to meet the professional development continuing education and personal enrichment needs of the full spectrum of nontraditional students as well as companies and organizations throughout and beyond the Los Angeles region.

Course / Program Description

UCLA Extension is seeking dynamic experienced cybersecurity professionals to join our instructional team for the Cybersecurity Certificate Program. This program prepares adult learners for realworld roles in security operations network defense cloud security and threat analysis. We are looking for instructors who bring strong industry experience handson skills and a passion for teaching.

This recruitment is for instructors who can teach any of the four core courses in the Cybersecurity Certificate.

• Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
• Information Systems Infrastructure Security Management
• Network Operating System and Database Security
• Cybersecurity Lab (Defensive Tools)

or

• Cybersecurity Lab (Offensive Tools)

Job Description

Cybersecurity instructors at UCLA Extension are working professionals who translate realworld experience into practical applied learning. Instructors teach one or more courses develop engaging handson activities support diverse learners and maintain high academic and professional standards.

Instructors must be able to teach in person on the UCLA Westwood campus.

Instructor Duties:

Teach one or more courses within the Cybersecurity Certificate.

Deliver instruction through lectures demonstrations labs and applied exercises.

Create or update course materials to reflect current tools threats and industry practices.

Provide timely grading feedback and student support.

Maintain an inclusive supportive learning environment for adult learners.

Use UCLA Extensions learning management system (Canvas) for course administration.

Collaborate with program staff on curriculum updates and instructional quality.

Participate in instructor onboarding and periodic faculty meetings.

General Employment Information

Employment as a UCLA Extension Instructor is dictated by contract terms and conditions. Please take the time to read the UCLA Extension Instructor Employment Policies.
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Division : Resources: qualifications

Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science Information Systems or related field. 5 years of professional cybersecurity experience such as:

• SOC Analyst

• Security Engineer

• Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker

• Cloud Security Specialist

• Network Security Administrator

• Cybersecurity Consultant

Strong handson experience with security tools frameworks and methodologies (e.g. SIEM IDS/IPS NIST CSF OWASP MITRE ATT&CK)

Availability to teach in person on the UCLA Westwood campus.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume - Your most recently updated Curriculum Vitae /Resume.

• Cover Letter - Your most recently updated Cover Letter.

References are requested from candidates after the interviewing stage and references are only contacted for finalists via SkillSurvey system.

About UCLA

As a University employee you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements as may be amended from time to time. Federal state or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age protected veteran status or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicants previous place of employment including but not limited to violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment sexual assault or other forms of harassment discrimination dishonesty or unethical conduct as defined by the employer.

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Required Experience:

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