Cybersecurity Kirkland – Non Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool

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Cybersecurity - Kirkland – Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Vacancy Pool
Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/793/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=502600&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Work type: NTT Faculty
Location: Kirkland, WA
Categories: College of Science & Engineering


Position TitleCybersecurity - Kirkland – Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Vacancy Pool

About the UniversityWestern Washington University, with over 15,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty.

The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington.

WWU has several remote locations.

This position is in Kirkland, on the campus of Lake Washington Institute of Technology.

The location is in the heart of the Seattle technology corridor, surrounded by Microsoft, Amazon, and many other technology companies.

About the DepartmentThe College of Science and Engineering and the Computer Science Department support Western's mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement.

We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.

About the PositionThe Cybersecurity Program in the Department of Computer Science at Western Washington University is seeking applications for highly talented cybersecurity experts for full- and part-time non-tenure -track (NTT) instructor appointments to teach cybersecurity and related courses in Kirkland.

Courses in the program in Kirkland on the Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWIT) Campus are offered in nontraditional formats, including extended class periods, afternoon or evenings, and video assisted formats.

Appointments may be quarterly or for a 9-month period dependent on the opportunities.

Positions may become available at any time.

Required Qualifications

+ MS in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related fields

+ Demonstrated experience/education in cybersecurity

+ Demonstrated potential for successful teaching

+ Demonstrated commitment to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds


Preferred Qualifications

+ PhD in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field

+ Demonstrated expertise in one or more specific cybersecurity areas including: Penetration Testing, Forensics, Reverse Engineering, Malware Analysis, Advanced Network Security, Policy, Risk, & Compliance

+ Demonstrated ability to teach at the university level

+ Demonstrated experience and ability working with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff


Conditions of EmploymentAll employees must comply with our Immunization policies, includingProof of Rubeola Measles Immunity (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U1300.01-Requiring-Proof-Of-Rubeola-Measles-Immunity) within 60-days of hire.

Please reach out toHR@wwu.eduif you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

Salary

$1,500-$2,200 per Credit, Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Benefits InformationBenefits Overview for Faculty Positions (https://hr.wwu.edu/files/2022-06/Benefits-Faculty.pdf)

Bargaining Unit

United Faculty of Western Washington


Application Instructions

A cover letter and curriculum vitae are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications.

You will be asked to provide contact information of three references.

Closing Date Notes
Applications are accepted continuously for potential NTT faculty openings; please apply at your earliest convenience.

Vacancy pool closes no later than December 15, 2025.



Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity employer.

In compliance with applicable laws, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, citizenship or immigration status, pregnancy, use of protective leave, genetic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed, religion, veteran or military status, disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal (including a service animal in training) by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs.

See WWU’s Policies on Prohibiting Discrimination Based on A Protected Class (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U1600.02-Prohibiting-Discrimination-Based-on-A-Protected-Class-Interim) andProhibiting Discrimination Based on Sex (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U1600.04-Prohibiting-Discrimination-Based-on-Sex-Interim) .

Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225;360.650.3307(voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); crtc@wwu.edu

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services (https://hr.wwu.edu/workplace-accommodation) ,360.650.3751or 711 (Washington Relay).

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (The Clery Act).

It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Western's campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.

The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.

You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs atvpsa.office@wwu.edu.

The report can be found at:Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (https://studentaffairs.wwu.edu/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report) .

All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU.

A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires and rehires, which includes asexual misconduct background check (https://hr.wwu.edu/sexual-misconduct-background-checks) .


Job no: 502600
Advertised: Jun 17 2025 09:00 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Dec 15 2025 23:55 Pacific Standard Time

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