Department Head, Business

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

Job summary

Pensacola State College seeks a 12-month Administrative Department Head in the Business Department, starting January 2027. You will manage daily operations, supervise programs, craft schedules, assign courses, and oversee faculty and staff, with budget oversight and student advising.

You will serve on College committees and contribute to curriculum review and assessment. The role requires a master’s degree in business or related field, and four years of relevant post-secondary teaching or

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Business Department.
• Supervise all programs offered by the department.
• Develop course schedules and assign faculty courses.
• Supervise and evaluate departmental faculty and staff.
• Manage the departmental budget and supervise adjunct faculty hires.

Skills

Administrative experience

Teaching experience (higher ed)

Education

Master’s degree in business/management/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 - $80,000.00

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 personon the basis ofrace,color,ethnicity,religion,sex (as defined by applicable federal and state law),national origin,age,disability, genetic information, pregnancy, ormaritalstatus inits educational programs, activities, or employment. For inquiriesregardingthe College’s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Civil Rights Compliance Officer at [phone], Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, Florida 32504.