Department Head, Humanities and Social Sciences

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition waivers

Florida Retirement System

Wellness program

Job summary

Pensacola State College seeks a Department Head for Humanities and Social Sciences to lead a 12-month administrative role starting Summer 2027. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, supervising programs, scheduling courses, and advising students.

Preferred candidates hold a terminal degree with demonstrated academic leadership and administrative experience; a background check is required. Salary range is $70,000–$80,000, negotiable based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required with accreditation recognized by US DOE and SACS-COC qualification to teach in applicable disciplines.
• Four years of related full-time post-secondary teaching or administrative experience required.
• Background check and FDLE background check as per state policy.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences.
• Supervise all programs and evaluate departmental faculty and staff.
• Develop course schedules and faculty assignments.
• Hire and supervise adjunct faculty; advise students.
• Review and update departmental curricula; participate in planning and assessment activities.

Skills

Administrative experience

Education

Master's degree

Terminal degree preferred

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 Department Head, Humanities and Social Sciences is a 12-month administrative position with an anticipated start date of Summer 2027, although a different start date may be negotiated. 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 of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.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. Must be qualified by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC) to teach in one of the following departmental disciplines: Education, Foreign Language, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Political Science, Anthropology, or Geography. Four years of related full-time post-secondary teaching or administrative experience are required. A successful criminal background check is 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-$80,000 (Depending on the qualifications, the salary is negotiable.)SUPPLEMENTAL 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] Deadline: Open Until Filled – Application review will begin January 4, 2027. To receive full consideration, submit the online application and supplemental materials by January 3, 2027.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.