Program Officer Humanities Arts Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

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.

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.

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 HRrecruiting@pensacolastate.edu.

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.

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 (850) 484-1759, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, Florida 32504.