**Due to our transition to a new system, please apply for this position using the following link:Apply Here***
**This position is Open until Filled.**
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) invites applications for a
full-time, tenure-track Cybersecurity & Network Administration Professor to begin in the 2026-2027 academic year. The position offers a 177-day contract with a total annual salary of
$81,275.
This
includes a $6,400 high-demand stipend) and focuses on creating innovative, collaborative learning experiences to maximize student success. The employment start date is
September 14, 2026. This position may serve as the Faculty Lead for the department, with compensation either as a 1/3 reduction in teaching load or a stipend, pending discussions with the dean and VPI.
The Cybersecurity & Network Administration Professor will:
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Place student success at the center of all decision-making.
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Engage with students, faculty, staff, and administrators to create a community of learners.
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Seek opportunities for teaching and learning excellence.
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Embrace change, risk-taking, and innovation.
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Respect the richness of others' diverse cultural values, beliefs, and practices.
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Contribute to the technical and general education of students who will apply their learning to the world of work and transfer their education to a university.
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Demonstrate commitment to reducing economic and learning barriers for students.
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Demonstrate competence and sensitivity in working at South Puget Sound Community College, in which students, faculty, and staff are broadly diverse with regard to many facets of identity, including but not limited to gender, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion.
South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. A firm understanding of anti-racist policy development, coupled with the skills to eliminate barriers that harm underrepresented people, is a college requirement. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color. We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi- or multilingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.
And if that isn't enough? We also offer:
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A healthy work/life balance for our employees, with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work, depending on position and college needs
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The Clipper Coffee Corner serves Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food
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A brand new Health & Wellness Center
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FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond
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FREE parking on our campuses; permits are not required
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On-campus child care
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Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks
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SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of workshops and events on campus
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Lots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series, which are FREE for staff and faculty
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Many community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts
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Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally and affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include:
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Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG - an employee network that strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust-building across different groups through shared values.
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The LGBTQIA+ ERG creates a space for LGBTQIA+ staff and faculty at the college to share resources, build support and community, and work towards greater equity and accessibility.
**Due to our transition to a new system, please apply for this position using the following link: Apply Here***
Applications must be completed online and include the following attachments:
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Cover letter addressed to the Screening Committee, highlighting your ability to perform the responsibilities and competencies described in the job posting.
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Include the answers to the questions below in your cover letter:
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Please describe your ideal approach to teaching cybersecurity, network administration, and IT computer support.
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Outline the steps you would take to improve the learning environment to better meet the needs of the students, particularly those from historically marginalized or underserved populations.
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Current resume/CV that shows all educational and professional experience and demonstrates how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications.
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Upload unofficial transcripts
Veterans Preference
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim
Veterans Preference must submit a copy of their
United States Department of Veterans Affairs honorable discharge documentation. All
personally identifiable information must be redacted prior to submission. The redacted documentation should be emailed to
[email protected], with the
job number for which the applicant is applying clearly indicated in the subject line.
Background Check Condition of Employment
Employment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment.
Bargaining Unit
This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the South Puget Sound Federation of Teachers, AFT/AFL-CIO, Local 4603.
South Puget Sound Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator
SPSCC provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or veteran status. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment, defined as unwelcome sexual conduct of various types. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act, SPSCC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities.
Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II, and Title IX may be directed to:
Lacy Neal / Executive Human Resources Director/Title IX Coordinator
Phone: 360-596-5433
Email: [email protected]
Building 25, Room 220
2011 Mottman Rd SW
Olympia, WA 98512
South Puget Sound Community College is a smoke-free and drug-free environment.
Applicants who require accommodations in the application process or need materials in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources Office at (360) 596-5500.
