Department Head, Humanities and Social Sciences

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition waivers

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Pensacola State College seeks a Department Head, Humanities and Social Sciences, a 12-month administrative role with a Summer 2027 start. The incumbent will oversee daily department operations, faculty, budgets, curricula, and student advising, reporting to the Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree, SACS-COC teaching qualification in a qualifying discipline, four years of relevant experience, and a background check.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Four years of related full-time post-secondary teaching or administrative experience.
• A successful criminal background check is required and a Florida background check will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the humanities and social sciences department.
• Supervise all programs, develop course schedules, and assign faculty courses.
• Advise students, review curricula, hire/supervise adjunct faculty, and oversee budgeting and planning.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Post-secondary teaching

Education

Master’s degree

SACS-COC qualified to teach

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.)

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

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.