Department Head, Humanities and Social Sciences

The District Board of Trustees of Pensacola State College, Florida; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pensacola State College invites applications for the Department Head, Humanities and Social Sciences. This 12-month administrative position reports to the Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, with a Summer 2027 anticipated start.

The role includes managing day-to-day operations, supervising programs, budgeting, advising students, and coordinating faculty and staff. The ideal candidate holds a master’s degree, is eligible to teach in designated disciplines per SACSCOC, and brings

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution.
• Qualified by SACS-COC to teach in Education/Foreign Language/History/Philosophy/Psychology/Political Science/Anthropology/Geography.
• Four years of related full-time post-secondary teaching or administrative experience.
• Background checks including FDLE required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage day-to-day operations of the department.
• Supervise all programs offered by the department and hire adjunct faculty.
• Develop course schedules and assign faculty to courses.
• Advise students and oversee curricula review and updates.
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate departmental faculty and staff; manage department budget.

Education

Master's degree

Terminal degree preferred

Job description

About PSC

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.)

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Location and College Information

Located on Florida’s beautiful Emerald Coast, Pensacola State College is the oldest of the 28 institutions in the Florida College System. With six campuses and centers ─ Pensacola, Warrington, Milton, South Santa Rosa, Century and downtown Pensacola, the College serves approximately 26,000 students. Since opening its doors with 136 students in a Pensacola boarding house in 1948, more than 110,000 students have earned bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees and workforce certificates from the College.

About PSC (Again)

By joining the PSC family, you 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.