Endowed Chair in Cyber-Entrepreneurship

Job Posting:

JR102197 Endowed Chair in Cyber-Entrepreneurship (Contingent II) (Open)

Department:

BSU Accessibility Disability Support Services, JM

Position Type:

Non-Regular Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Open Date:

10-09-2026

Close Date:

$140,000 - $150,000

Job Description:

Bowie State University (BSU) invites applications for the prestigious position of Endowed Chair in Cyber-Entrepreneurship. This role presents an exceptional opportunity for a visionary leader and cybersecurity expert to guide and elevate innovation within the Department of Computer Science and across the University. The endowed chair will play a pivotal role in BSU’s strategic efforts to achieve R2 Carnegie classification and expand the University’s impact in research, entrepreneurship, and federal contracting.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership to foster a culture of innovation in cybersecurity and entrepreneurship across academic and research programs. 
• Coordinate a cutting-edge curriculum that integrates cybersecurity and entrepreneurship.
• Mentor students (graduate and undergraduate) and faculty in research, innovation, and professional development. 
• Represent the University to internal and external stakeholders, including academic, government, and industry partners.
• Maintain an independent scholarly research agenda aligned with national trends in cybersecurity and innovation. 
• Commit to one day per week of collaborative research with an industry partner.
• Advance the University’s status as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE). 
• Lead efforts to secure external research funding and promote intramural research activity. 
• Drive the development and expansion of partnerships with industry, HBCUs, and institutions within the University System of Maryland (USM).
• Support efforts to expand BSU’s federal contracting portfolio in cybersecurity and entrepreneurship.

Minimum Qualifications:

•  Demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity and entrepreneurship, with a strong background in applied research, education, and operational practices.
• Experience in technology commercialization and entrepreneurship, including familiarity with:
  • The patent process
  • Innovation Corps (I-Corps)
  • Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
  • Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
• Proven leadership in building interdisciplinary teams, managing collaborative initiatives, and engaging diverse partners. 
• A strong track record in securing external funding and facilitating student and faculty research.
• Commitment to mentoring, community engagement, and program sustainability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A terminal degree in Computer Science or a closely related field, with qualifications for appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
• Balanced excellence in both instruction and research.
• Ability to cultivate partnerships and lead cross-campus initiatives that enhance BSU’s research and innovation ecosystem.
• Experience with lean startup methodology and entrepreneurship education.
• Extensive cybersecurity experience in industry, government, or military sectors, with a record of accomplishment in innovation and collaboration. 

Additional Job Information:

Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave and annual leave; 10 paid holidays per year, tuition remission and supplemental retirement

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