Mt. Hood Community College
Instructor - Cybersecurity (CS/ISTM/CIS)
Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, Oregon, United States, 97080
Salary:
$73,620.00 - $124,851.00 Annually Location :
Gresham Campus, OR Job Type:
Full-time Faculty - Tenure Track Job Number:
2024-00208 Division:
Instruction Department:
Engineering, Applied Technologies, Business and CIS Opening Date:
06/26/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties For best consideration, please submit application materials by July 13, 2025
The Application Process Interviews will begin the week of July 21, 2025 Offer Extended: August 2025 Background Check and other Pre-Employment Requirements: August 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 and Desired Qualifications Minimum and Desired Qualifications:
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 Additional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Additional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
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 and Important Information 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.
SALARY 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 applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please include all relevant education and full and part-time 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.
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. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in the faculty association agreement to assess education and experience. For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want the college to consider towards placement. Any appeals to placement must be submitted in writing to the human resources recruitment specialist no later than one week after an offer is made.
Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.
MHCC does not provide visa sponsorship. Once a job applicant has accepted an offer of employment, they must provide documentation that demonstrates they are eligible to work in the United States.
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. The following is a brief description of the benefits offered by Mt. Hood Community, this is intended to be a summary only - any errors or omissions are unintentional. Please refer to benefit booklets, plan documents, college policy and regulations for more detailed information. Greater detail regarding fringe benefits is available in the Full-time Faculty Bargaining Agreement.
COLLEGE PAID BENEFITS
Health Benefit Options MHCC is a member of the Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB) which administers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Long Term Disability (LTD) and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP). Health insurance plan coverage will begin on the first day of the month following the first day of employment for a faculty member. If the first working day for a faculty member falls between the 1st and the 14th of the month, the College will provide a stipend equivalent to half of the insurance premium for the plan the faculty member selects, payable in the first paycheck after that selection is made.
Important Retirement Information: Make sure you are enrolled in the medical, dental, vision and/or optional plans you want when you retire. Retirement is not considered a Qualified Status Change (QSC) so you cannot add or change plans at the time of retirement.
In order to ensure that a spouse/domestic partner and/or eligible dependent can be covered when you retire you will need to enroll them on MHCC's policy at the open enrollment period prior to your retirement date even though they may be covered under another policy. Coverage for domestic partners is a taxable benefit under IRS guidelines. Appropriate taxes will be deducted from your payroll.
Other College Paid Insurances
Life Insurance Coverage = Two (2) times the basic contract salary (rounded to the nearest $1,000). not to exceed $300,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage = Two (2) times the basic contract salary (rounded to the nearest $1,000). not to exceed $300,000 Long Term Disability (LTD) Approved benefit claims begin after 90-day elimination period. Maximum benefit is 66 2/3 of monthly salary; benefit may be adjusted based on other income received by retirement benefits.
Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS) Consistent with PERS rules, the employee contributes 6% of their gross salary into an Individual Account Program (IAP) with PERS. The contribution is set up automatically. At the time of retirement, based on one of the following programs, a monthly pension benefit is calculated. Please refer the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) website for detailed information on retirement benefits:
Public Employees Retirement System - Tier One/Tier Two Hired by a PERS employer before August 28, 2003 and have an active account.
Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan - OPSRP Hired on or after August 28, 2003 and do not have active account in the PERS Program.
Tuition Waiver Plan The College will maintain the current tuition waiver plan for faculty members, their spouses/domestic partners and their eligible dependents eligible through age 23. Faculty members and their spouses/domestic partners will pay only course specific fees.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) MHCC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is through Reliant Behavioral Health (RBH) which provides services to help people privately resolve problems that may interfere with work, family, and other important areas of life.
The EAP provides FREE (no charge for utilization) and confidential services to employees and their dependents, living at or away from home, and all household members, related or not. MHCC employees, spouses/domestic partner, dependents and their eligible household members have five (5) free EAP services per new issue, including relationship, family, stress, anxiety, and other common challenges. Employees must get a referral from the EAP for each issue for services to be covered.
Use of MHCC Swimming Pool The College will provide a swim pass for faculty members, their spouses/domestic partners and their dependents through age 23.
Sick Leave A faculty member shall receive a credit of ten (10) days of sick leave upon initial employment, and thereafter shall accrue sick leave at the rate of ten (10) days for working the three (3) terms during the contract year. A faculty member who works a fourth term in the summer shall receive one (1) sick leave day for each five-week session or equivalent, up to a maximum of two (2) sick leave days.
Holidays A faculty member who works a fifty percent (50%) or greater instructional load in a term is eligible for paid holidays that fall within that term.
Detailed information regarding all Classified Employee benefits are available in the 01
Do you have a 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?
Yes No I believe I have a combination of education and experience to meet this requirement.
02
Do you have two (2) years of work experience in cybersecurity?
Yes No
Required Question
$73,620.00 - $124,851.00 Annually Location :
Gresham Campus, OR Job Type:
Full-time Faculty - Tenure Track Job Number:
2024-00208 Division:
Instruction Department:
Engineering, Applied Technologies, Business and CIS Opening Date:
06/26/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties For best consideration, please submit application materials by July 13, 2025
The Application Process Interviews will begin the week of July 21, 2025 Offer Extended: August 2025 Background Check and other Pre-Employment Requirements: August 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 and Desired Qualifications Minimum and Desired Qualifications:
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 Additional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Additional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
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 and Important Information 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.
SALARY 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 applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please include all relevant education and full and part-time 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.
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. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in the faculty association agreement to assess education and experience. For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want the college to consider towards placement. Any appeals to placement must be submitted in writing to the human resources recruitment specialist no later than one week after an offer is made.
Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.
MHCC does not provide visa sponsorship. Once a job applicant has accepted an offer of employment, they must provide documentation that demonstrates they are eligible to work in the United States.
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. The following is a brief description of the benefits offered by Mt. Hood Community, this is intended to be a summary only - any errors or omissions are unintentional. Please refer to benefit booklets, plan documents, college policy and regulations for more detailed information. Greater detail regarding fringe benefits is available in the Full-time Faculty Bargaining Agreement.
COLLEGE PAID BENEFITS
Health Benefit Options MHCC is a member of the Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB) which administers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Long Term Disability (LTD) and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP). Health insurance plan coverage will begin on the first day of the month following the first day of employment for a faculty member. If the first working day for a faculty member falls between the 1st and the 14th of the month, the College will provide a stipend equivalent to half of the insurance premium for the plan the faculty member selects, payable in the first paycheck after that selection is made.
Important Retirement Information: Make sure you are enrolled in the medical, dental, vision and/or optional plans you want when you retire. Retirement is not considered a Qualified Status Change (QSC) so you cannot add or change plans at the time of retirement.
In order to ensure that a spouse/domestic partner and/or eligible dependent can be covered when you retire you will need to enroll them on MHCC's policy at the open enrollment period prior to your retirement date even though they may be covered under another policy. Coverage for domestic partners is a taxable benefit under IRS guidelines. Appropriate taxes will be deducted from your payroll.
Other College Paid Insurances
Life Insurance Coverage = Two (2) times the basic contract salary (rounded to the nearest $1,000). not to exceed $300,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage = Two (2) times the basic contract salary (rounded to the nearest $1,000). not to exceed $300,000 Long Term Disability (LTD) Approved benefit claims begin after 90-day elimination period. Maximum benefit is 66 2/3 of monthly salary; benefit may be adjusted based on other income received by retirement benefits.
Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS) Consistent with PERS rules, the employee contributes 6% of their gross salary into an Individual Account Program (IAP) with PERS. The contribution is set up automatically. At the time of retirement, based on one of the following programs, a monthly pension benefit is calculated. Please refer the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) website for detailed information on retirement benefits:
Public Employees Retirement System - Tier One/Tier Two Hired by a PERS employer before August 28, 2003 and have an active account.
Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan - OPSRP Hired on or after August 28, 2003 and do not have active account in the PERS Program.
Tuition Waiver Plan The College will maintain the current tuition waiver plan for faculty members, their spouses/domestic partners and their eligible dependents eligible through age 23. Faculty members and their spouses/domestic partners will pay only course specific fees.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) MHCC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is through Reliant Behavioral Health (RBH) which provides services to help people privately resolve problems that may interfere with work, family, and other important areas of life.
The EAP provides FREE (no charge for utilization) and confidential services to employees and their dependents, living at or away from home, and all household members, related or not. MHCC employees, spouses/domestic partner, dependents and their eligible household members have five (5) free EAP services per new issue, including relationship, family, stress, anxiety, and other common challenges. Employees must get a referral from the EAP for each issue for services to be covered.
Use of MHCC Swimming Pool The College will provide a swim pass for faculty members, their spouses/domestic partners and their dependents through age 23.
Sick Leave A faculty member shall receive a credit of ten (10) days of sick leave upon initial employment, and thereafter shall accrue sick leave at the rate of ten (10) days for working the three (3) terms during the contract year. A faculty member who works a fourth term in the summer shall receive one (1) sick leave day for each five-week session or equivalent, up to a maximum of two (2) sick leave days.
Holidays A faculty member who works a fifty percent (50%) or greater instructional load in a term is eligible for paid holidays that fall within that term.
Detailed information regarding all Classified Employee benefits are available in the 01
Do you have a 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?
Yes No I believe I have a combination of education and experience to meet this requirement.
02
Do you have two (2) years of work experience in cybersecurity?
Yes No
Required Question