Academic Director: IT and Cybersecurity

Salary: $97,593.00 - $113,422.00 Annually
Location : East Campus - 8181 E Irvington Rd, Tucson, AZ
Job Type: Staff
Job Number:
Department: MC-Business Division Dean
Opening Date: 10/07/2026
Closing Date: 10/21/2026 5:00 PM Arizona
Grade: 10

Position Summary
The Academic Director of IT and Cybersecurity ensures quality and relevancy of the Information Technology program. Reviews the needs of the community with respect to IT skills and ensures the College curriculum content and modality match these needs. Develops curriculum roadmaps and makes updates to match the needs of future industry. Leads the Center of Excellence and all aspects of operations, student workplace-based learning, strategic growth and student learning.

The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Directs the activities of the department. Plans, coordinates, and evaluates programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and service offerings
• Develops programs and courses to meet upcoming needs and industry trends. Contributes to the consistency of the overall mission and vision of the College by providing sound instructional programs and student support services
• Supervises faculty and staff, prioritizes and assigns work, and conducts performance evaluations. Makes hiring, training, termination, and disciplinary recommendations. Provides leadership and team development for staff
• Makes data driven decisions based on community needs assessments to design IT curriculum. Develops curriculum roadmaps for course development to ensure curriculum relevancy and quality
• Coordinates workforce, dual enrollment, credit and non-credit efforts
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and standards
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, Information Technology or a closely related field of study and
• Five to eight years of related experience in IT systems architecture, networking, and programming required, including at least 3 years of project and/or program management experience and
• Three years of supervisory experience

or

• An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above

Preferred:

• Master's degree in or a closely related field of study
• Eight plus years of related experience with course development and instruction

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of computer and network operating systems
• Knowledge of project management principles, processes, and techniques
• Knowledge and application of various instructional methodologies
• Skill in budget/resource management
• Skill in people leadership and supervision
• Skill in team building
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing technical environment
• Ability to apply analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to draw conclusions and prepare accurate reports of results

Physical Requirements:

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with staff contact and frequent interruptions.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an standard office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate (up to 50 pounds) amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; may be required to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

If you require assistance, or a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact Pima Community College Human Resources.

Human Resources Contact Information:

• Phone: (520) 206-4624
• TTY: (520) 206-4530
• Email: hr@pima.edu

Comprehensive Benefits for a Meaningful Career

Pima Community College is proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports the health and well-being of our employees.

Full-time employees are eligible for a wide range of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plans and deferred compensation options
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Temporary employees who work twenty (20) or more hours per week for more than nineteen (19) weeks in a fiscal year are required to participate in one of the following retirement plans: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).
To explore the full range of benefits and plan options, please visit our Benefits Page
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**Did you graduate from high school or receive a GED Certificate?

• Yes
• No

02

**This position does not provide sponsorship for an employment visa. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa?

• Yes
• No

03

**You must be 18 years or older to apply for this position. Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

04

**All employees are expected to live and work within the state of Arizona as a condition of employment. Do you currently reside in or plan to relocate to Arizona?

• Yes
• No

05

Some questions in this section are used to evaluate eligibility and determine whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Your responses should be accurate and complete.These questions are intended to assess job-related qualifications.

• Yes, I understand
• No, I would like to withdraw my application from this process

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Please select your highest level of education.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Relevant Certificates or Vocational Degree
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Terminal or Doctoral Degree

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How many years of experience do you have in IT systems architecture, networking, and programming?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• 5-7 years
• 7-9 years
• 10+ years

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Do you have 3 or more years of project and/or program management experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have 3 or more years of experience managing or supervising staff members?

• Yes
• No

Required Question