Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in History of the Mediterranean World

About the Role

The Department of History at the College of the Holy Cross invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in the history of the Mediterranean world, with a chronological focus in either the medieval or early modern period, to begin in August 2027. This entry-level position is for recent Ph.D. graduates who have not yet served in a tenure-track capacity. We particularly welcome applicants focusing on transregional exchanges or conflicts across Mediterranean spaces, broadly defined.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory courses in medieval and early modern history, updating current catalog offerings and including courses focusing on Europe.
• Self-design courses according to personal interests and areas of expertise.
• Participate in teaching a required methods class for majors.
• Contribute to the History Department's Global Themes curriculum.
• Engage in high-impact scholarship and demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required by the beginning of the appointment.
• Demonstrated excellence in scholarship and undergraduate teaching.
• Commitment to inclusive pedagogies and fostering high-belonging classroom environments.

Benefits

• Full benefits package.
• Starting salary of $102,500.
• 3-2 teaching load with a research leave prior to tenure review (full year at 80% salary or a semester at full salary).
• Generous sabbatical and fellowship leaves for tenured faculty.
• Start-up funding for research and professional development.
• One-course reduction in the first year of teaching (2-2 load).

Application Instructions

Please submit the following materials to Interfolio by September 21 for full consideration:

• A cover letter addressing position requirements and contributions to the College's mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college.
• A curriculum vitae.
• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
• A statement of teaching philosophy and interests, emphasizing evidence-based teaching strategies for inclusive classrooms.

Initial interviews will be conducted via Zoom from October 10-18. Three confidential letters of recommendation will be requested for candidates selected for these interviews. Campus visits for finalists will take place November 10-19. Questions may be directed to Dr. Michael R. West, Search Chair, at mwest@holycross.edu.

Additional Information

The College of the Holy Cross is a highly selective Catholic liberal arts college in the Jesuit tradition, located in Worcester, Massachusetts. We are committed to academic and inclusive excellence, fostering a richly diverse community. The College supports faculty in visa sponsorship, excluding H1-B petitions subject to the $100,000 fee. Holy Cross is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, complying with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning equal opportunity.