Endowed Chair in Cyber-Entrepreneurship (Contingent II)

Bowie State University; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition remission

Retirement plan

Long-term disability

Job summary

Bowie State University invites applications for the prestigious Endowed Chair in Cyber-Entrepreneurship. This role offers a visionary leader in cybersecurity to guide innovation within CS and across the University, advancing R2 status and expanding research and federal contracting.

The chair will build industry partnerships, mentor researchers, and lead cross-campus initiatives to enhance BSU’s research and entrepreneurship ecosystem while promoting excellence in teaching and outreach.

Qualifications

• Expertise in cybersecurity and entrepreneurship with an applied research background.
• Experience in technology commercialization including patent process, I-Corps, SBIR, STTR.
• Proven leadership in building interdisciplinary teams and engaging diverse partners.
• Strong record securing external funding and advancing student/faculty research.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to foster a culture of innovation in cybersecurity and entrepreneurship.
• Coordinate a cutting-edge curriculum integrating cybersecurity and entrepreneurship.
• Mentor students and faculty in research, innovation, and professional development.
• Represent the University to internal and external stakeholders across sectors.
• Maintain an independent scholarly research agenda aligned with national trends.
• Commit to collaboration with industry partners one day per week.
• Advance BSU’s CAE-CDE status and expand external research funding.
• Drive partnerships with industry, HBCUs, and USM institutions.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Entrepreneurship

Applied research

Leadership

Education

Terminal degree in CS

Job description

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 theprestigious position of Endowed Chair in Cyber-Entrepreneurship.This role presents an exceptional opportunity for a visionaryleader and cybersecurity expert to guide and elevate innovationwithin the Department of Computer Science and across theUniversity. The endowed chair will play a pivotal role in BSU’sstrategic efforts to achieve R2 Carnegie classification and expandthe University’s impact in research, entrepreneurship, and federalcontracting.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership to foster a culture of innovationin cybersecurity and entrepreneurship across academic and researchprograms.
• Coordinate a cutting-edge curriculum that integratescybersecurity and entrepreneurship.
• Mentor students (graduate and undergraduate) and faculty inresearch, 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 withnational trends in cybersecurity and innovation.
• Commit to one day per week of collaborative research with anindustry partner.
• Advance the University’s status as a Center of AcademicExcellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE).
• Lead efforts to secure external research funding and promoteintramural research activity.
• Drive the development and expansion of partnerships withindustry, HBCUs, and institutions within the University System ofMaryland (USM).
• Support efforts to expand BSU’s federal contracting portfolioin cybersecurity and entrepreneurship.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity and entrepreneurship,with a strong background in applied research, education, andoperational practices.
• Experience in technology commercialization andentrepreneurship, 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, managingcollaborative initiatives, and engaging diverse partners.
• A strong track record in securing external funding andfacilitating student and faculty research.
• Commitment to mentoring, community engagement, and programsustainability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A terminal degree in Computer Science or a closely relatedfield, with qualifications for appointment at the rank of Associateor Full Professor.
• Balanced excellence in both instruction and research.
• Ability to cultivate partnerships and lead cross-campusinitiatives that enhance BSU’s research and innovationecosystem.
• Experience with lean startup methodology and entrepreneurshipeducation.
• Extensive cybersecurity experience in industry, government, ormilitary sectors, with a record of accomplishment in innovation andcollaboration.

Additional Job Information:

Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-termdisability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and lifeinsurance; paid time for paid sick leave and annual leave; 10 paidholidays per year, tuition remission and supplementalretirement

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