Department Head, Humanities and Social Sciences

Pensacola State College • Pensacola, FL

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About The Position

The Department Head, Humanities and Social Sciences is a 12-month administrative position at Pensacola State College, with an anticipated start date of Summer 2027; a different start date may be negotiated. The Department Head manages the department’s day-to-day operations and supervises its programs, faculty, and staff. The role reports to the Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and approved by the College.
• Must be qualified by SACS-COC to teach in Education, Foreign Language, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Political Science, Anthropology, or Geography.
• Four years of related full-time post-secondary teaching or administrative experience.
• Successful criminal background check and compliance with the employment eligibility requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes.
• Must disclose adverse information contained in the background investigation when submitting the employment application.

Nice To Haves

• Terminal degree.
• Administrative experience in post-secondary education.
• Demonstrated academic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the department.
• Supervise all programs offered by the department.
• Develop course schedules and 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program.
• Florida Retirement System membership for employees in established, eligible positions, beginning on the first day of employment.
• Wellness program.
• Tuition waivers.
• Educational opportunities.
• Paid sick leave.
• Additional leave types that are position specific.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager