Cybersecurity Instructor

UCLA Extension is seeking cybersecurity instructors to teach courses in its Cybersecurity Certificate Program, with in-person instruction on the UCLA Westwood campus.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more courses within the Cybersecurity Certificate.
• Deliver instruction using 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.
• Administer courses using UCLA Extension’s learning management system (Canvas).
• Collaborate with program staff on curriculum updates and instructional quality.
• Participate in instructor onboarding and periodic faculty meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional cybersecurity experience in roles such as:
  • SOC Analyst
  • Security Engineer
  • Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker
  • Cloud Security Specialist
  • Network Security Administrator
  • Cybersecurity Consultant
• Strong hands-on experience with security tools, frameworks, and methodologies including:
  • SIEM
  • IDS/IPS
  • NIST CSF
  • OWASP
  • MITRE ATT&CK
• Availability to teach in person on the UCLA Westwood campus.

Courses / Program Fit

• Eligible to 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)
  • Cybersecurity Lab (Offensive Tools)

Tools & Technologies

• Canvas
• SIEM
• IDS/IPS
• NIST CSF
• OWASP
• MITRE ATT&CK
• SkillSurvey

Compensation

• USD 3,500 per yearly (listed salary amount)
• $3,500 per course, quartely (as stated in position overview)

Position Details

• Position title: Instructor
• Location: Los Angeles, CA (onsite)
• Employment: UCLA Extension Instructor employment is governed by contract terms and conditions (review UCLA Extension Instructor Employment Policies).
• Instructor benefits information: Pay, Benefits, & Privileges

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume: most recently updated CV/resume
• Cover Letter: most recently updated cover letter
• References: requested after the interviewing stage; contacted for finalists via the SkillSurvey system

Application Window

• Open date: October 1, 2026
• Next review date: Sunday, Nov 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
• Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply

• Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11366
• Help contact: [email protected]
• Division: http://www.uclaextension.edu/
• Instructor Resources: https://instructor.uclaextension.edu/