Dean, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Pensacola State College

$80K — $90K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Art, English, Foreign Language, History, Literature, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Psychology, or related field from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum 4 years of full-time college or university teaching experience.
  • At least 4 years of full-time academic administrative experience at the department head level or higher.
  • Knowledge and experience in strategic planning and budget management.
  • Experience with program development and accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and administrative oversight for all departments in the division.
  • Supervise department heads of English and Communications, Humanities and Social Sciences, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts.
  • Manage the General Education program and related committees and assessment processes.
  • Ensure compliance with institutional and program accreditation standards.
  • Assist in the development and improvement of educational programs and initiatives to enhance enrollment and retention.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and hospitalization insurance.
  • Membership in the Florida Retirement System from day one of employment.
  • Access to wellness programs and tuition waivers.
  • Opportunities for educational development and paid sick leave.
  • Additional leave types specific to the position.
Full Job Description
The Dean, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences provides administrative oversight, leadership, coordination, and guidance to all departments in the division. The Dean provides day-to-day administrative oversight of the General Education program, including related committees and assessment processes; and provides direct line supervision of the following officers of the College: Department Head, English and Communications; Department Head, Humanities and Social Sciences; Department Head, Performing Arts; and Department Head, Visual Arts. This position helps ensure that the College is in compliance with all requirements of institutional accreditation, appropriate program accrediting agencies, and all state and federal academic regulations and policies; assists in the development, management, revision, and improvement of educational programs across the district; and uses institutional research and other data from the institutional effectiveness accountability process for evaluating the continuous improvement of academic programs; as well as assisting with implementing strategic initiatives to increase recruitment and enrollment and improve retention rates and completion rates. Reports to the Vice President, Academic and Student Affairs. 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 Art, English, Foreign Language, History, Literature, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Psychology, or related field; at least four years of full-time teaching in a college or university; at least 4 years of full-time academic administrative experience in higher education at the department head level or higher; and knowledge of, and experience in, strategic planning, budget management, program development, and accreditation processes. Successful results of a criminal background check are required. Annual Salary: $80,000.00 - $90,000 (Depending on qualifications, the salary may be negotiable.) Supplemental Materials: All supplemental materials must be submitted electronically via the Workday applicant portal. For questions or to obtain assistance uploading the supplemental materials, contact HR Recruiting at [redacted]. Application Deadline: Open Until Filled - Review of applications will begin March 2, 2026. To receive full consideration, the online application and supplemental application materials must be received by February 27, 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.

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