Department Head, Business

Pensacola-State-College; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pensacola State College seeks a 12-month Business Department Head to lead the department and oversee day-to-day operations, scheduling, faculty supervision, budget, and curriculum updates.

The role reports to the Dean of Baccalaureate Studies and Academic Support and requires a master's degree, plus several years of post-secondary leadership or teaching experience and a background check.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in business, management, or related field.
• Four years of related full-time post-secondary teaching or administrative experience.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the department.
• Supervise all programs offered by the department.
• Develop course schedules and assign faculty to courses.
• Supervise and evaluate departmental faculty and staff.
• Manage the departmental budget and advise students.
• Review and update departmental curricula; hire adjunct faculty.
• Work toward resolution of student complaints, serve on college committees.
• Oversee planning and assessment activities.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Budget management

Student advising

Faculty supervision

Education

Master's degree in business, management, or related field

Job description

Join the PSC family and connect with accomplished and diverse colleagues who inspire and innovate students and transform lives and futures. Along with helping our students reach their goals, Pensacola State makes career fulfillment a reality.Job Description:The Business Department Head is a 12-month administrative position with an anticipated start date of January 2027. The department head will manage day-to-day operations of the department, supervise all programs offered by the department, develop course schedules, make faculty course assignments, supervise and evaluate departmental faculty and staff, manage the departmental budget, advise students, review and update departmental curricula, hire and supervise adjunct faculty, work toward the resolution of student complaints, serve on College committees, oversee planning and assessment activities, and perform other duties as assigned. This position reports to the Dean, Baccalaureate Studies and Academic Support.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an institution that holds accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and approved by the College with a master’s degree in business, management, or a related field. Four years of related full-time post-secondary teaching or administrative experience are required. Successful results of a criminal background check are required.Pursuant to College policy, it is an employment eligibility requirement for an applicant to meet the requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations. Any person failing to meet the requirements of the statute will be deemed not qualified to hold employment in this position. A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check will be conducted on every successful candidate as a condition of employment, and any person who fails to disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation at the time of submitting the employment application will be disqualified from employment.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Prefer terminal degree; administrative experience in post-secondary education; and demonstrated academic leadership.SALARY RANGE: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: All supplemental materials must be submitted electronically via the Workday applicant portal. If you have any questions or difficulty uploading the supplemental materials, contact HR Recruiting at [e-mail] .Application Deadline: Open Until Filled – Review of applications will begin November 9, 2026. For the first review by the screening committee, the online application and supplemental materials must be received by November 8, 2026.Pensacola State College offers a comprehensive benefits package for health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance benefits through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program. All employees in established, eligible positions are members of the Florida Retirement System from their first day of employment. Other benefits offered include participation in the wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave. Additional leave types are position specific.Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (as defined by applicable federal and state law), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or marital status in its educational programs, activities, or employment. For inquiries regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Civil Rights Compliance Officer at [phone], Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, Florida 32504.