Faculty - Network Administration / Cybersecurity Instructor (12-mo)

Job Summary

Hawkeye Community College is seeking a full-time faculty member to provide high-quality instruction at the college’s main campus in Network Administration / Cybersecurity.

Teaching at a community college is a unique and rewarding challenge. You’re often working with a wide array of students—from traditional college students to adult learners returning for a career pivot. In this role, you will do more than deliver lectures; you will be a mentor and facilitator of hands-on learning for students in our Network Administration and Cybersecurity degree programs.

At Hawkeye Community College, we understand that great instructors make all the difference. We believe students learn best from those who have real-world experience and firsthand knowledge of what it takes to excel in the field. Employers are looking for well-rounded individuals that have a variety of skills to meet the demands and expectations of today’s global marketplace. Our IT students develop a strong foundation of skills and competencies needed to be successful in today’s fast-paced business environment. Students are guided with support from faculty which possess both the necessary academic credentials and industry experience within their respective disciplines. Program faculty also work with area industry professionals to keep current with the needs of local employers and incorporate these skills and competencies into program coursework.

We are looking for a dedicated, student-orientated, enthusiastic and knowledgeable educator who brings both passion for teaching and a strong foundation in network administration and cybersecurity to students at our main campus. The primary instructional assignments will include proactive computer and network security. A thorough knowledge of cybersecurity, network security, detection, analysis and countermeasures are essential. The person in this position will design and develop new coursework to maintain the College as a leading-edge provider.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by delivering dynamic instruction. We are interested in finding a knowledgeable, positive professional role model to inspire our students and work with a strong faculty team. The college provides a two-year faculty induction & mentoring program to support our newest faculty members to assist them with success.

Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a wide array of students through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.

Essential Job Functions

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepares daily instructional plans and materials.
• Delivers high-quality instruction in face-to-face classes.
• Employs various instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assessing accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and providing progress reports as requested and required.
• Develops and maintains curriculum for assigned courses.
• Assists with student recruitment, retention and mentoring.
• Uses data-driven insights to refine teaching methods and improve student retention and success rates.
• Coordinates guest speakers, field trips, or service-learning opportunities.
• Participates in departmental, committee and professional development activities.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with the Dean, supervisors, other faculty, Advisory Committees, all divisions of the College, and the community.
• Interacts with students, faculty, and staff, occurring in person, via telephone, email, and other digital communication platforms on a regular basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Unless otherwise approved, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:
  • Option 1: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Network Administration, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or closely related field. Or bachelor's degree in any area of study with at least 18 completed credit hours in IT/Cybersecurity coursework.
  • Option 2: Associate degree in Network Administration or Cybersecurity or closely related field plus 3,000 hours (2 years) of recent and relevant work experience.
  • Option 3: Specialized training and at least 6,000 hours (3 years) of recent and relevant work experience. Note: For licensed educators with a CTE endorsement under Iowa Code chapter 256, relevant work experience may include secondary CTE classroom instruction.
• Demonstrated relevant IT knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new and current technical skills and ideas.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated motivation to serve people from all backgrounds and educational experiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide array of people in a professional and personable manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant industry certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Security+, Linux+, PenTest+, CCNA, CISSP, SANS, or CEH.
• Prior teaching or training experience.
• Community college experience.
• Post-secondary teaching experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in IT Security or related discipline.

Working Conditions

Instructors are expected to teach approximately five days per week (usually Monday-Friday), with assignments that may include day, evening, or weekend courses delivered in face-to-face, online, or hybrid formats.

Work is performed either in an office and/or classroom setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During the course of the day, interact with students, faculty, staff and healthcare organizations in person, by telephone and computers. Requires frequent driving to and from clinical sites.

Employment Status

Full time 12-month contractual position to start Fall 2026 with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick leave; tuition reimbursement and/or remission; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).

• Beginning salaries are determined by education and experience based on the Hawkeye Professional Educators’ Association Master Agreement.
• The 2026/2027 Academic Year 12-month faculty pay structure consists of 20 steps with Step 1 as $61,141 through Step 20 as $80,814.

Application Procedure

• Complete an online application at www.hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
  • Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following:
    • Why you are interested in teaching network administration/cybersecurity at Hawkeye Community College.
    • How you would create practical hands-on learning experiences for students.
    • How you would incorporate current or emerging industry trends into your teaching.
• Submit/upload a resume.
• Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
• Application deadline:Wednesday, May 13, 2026
• Priority screening begins: Thursday, May 14, 2026
• Completed applications, along with the required materials, received after the priority screening date will be considered at the discretion of the college. After application deadline, the position will remain open until filled.
• Official transcripts will be required if hired.

All application materials must be submitted by Wednesday, May 13, 2026 by 11:59 PM CST.

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Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices. It is the policy of Hawkeye Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Equity and Title IX Coordinator, Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015, 319-296-4405, email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: 303-844-5695 FAX: 303-844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339, email OCR.Denver@ed.gov.3.

If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.