Job Posting:
JR102197 Endowed Chair in Cyber-Entrepreneurship (Contingent II) (Open)Department:
BSU Accessibility Disability Support Services, JMPosition Type:
Non-Regular Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Open Date:
10-09-2026Close Date:
$140,000 - $150,000Job 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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Skills Required
- Demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity and entrepreneurship, including applied research, education, and operational practices.
- Experience with technology commercialization and entrepreneurship, including the patent process, Innovation Corps, SBIR, and STTR.
- Proven leadership building interdisciplinary teams, managing collaborative initiatives, and engaging diverse partners.
- Strong track record securing external funding and facilitating student and faculty research.
- Commitment to mentoring, community engagement, and program sustainability.
- Terminal degree in Computer Science or a closely related field, with qualifications for appointment as an Associate or Full Professor.
- Balanced excellence in instruction and research.
- Ability to cultivate partnerships and lead cross-campus initiatives enhancing the university'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 innovation and collaboration.
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