Assistant Department Head, Natural Sciences

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Job Description:

The Assistant Department Head, Natural Sciences position is a 12-month administrative position with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2021, but a different start date may be negotiated. The successful candidate will assist the department head with the administration of the department with duties to include, but not limited to, supervising department faculty and staff, advising students, observing and evaluating faculty, performing curriculum review and development, teaching courses, providing assistance in the recommendation of full-time and part-time instructors, assisting with the management of the department budget, and participating in the recruitment and retention of students. Additionally, the Assistant Department Head will assist with oversight of programs in the Natural Sciences Department and perform other duties as assigned. This position reports to the Department Head, Natural Sciences.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a regionally accredited institution with a master’s degree in a biological science, physical science, or a content-related field and two years of full-time teaching or administrative experience. Must be qualified to teach in one of the disciplines in the department. 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Prefer supervisory experience and experience in the assessment of student learning outcomes.

SALARY RANGE: $41,000.00 - $55,000.00 (Depending on the qualifications, the salary is 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 Tanesha McCreary at tmccreary@pensacolastate.edu .

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled – Review of applications will begin June 1, 2021. To receive full consideration, the online application and supplemental materials must be received by May 31, 2021.

The benefits package provided by the College includes major medical insurance, life insurance and Florida retirement contributions. Other benefits offered include participation in the wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave.

Supplemental life, dental, vision, and disability insurance are available at group rates.

Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, gender/sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities or employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the College’s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Executive Director of Institutional Equity and Student Conduct at (850) 484-1759, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Boulevard, Pensacola, Florida 32504.