Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Political Philosophy

About the role

The Department of Philosophy at the College of the Holy Cross invites applications for a full‑time tenure‑track Assistant Professor specializing in Political Philosophy, with an emphasis on the foundations of democracy, to begin in August 2027. The position seeks a scholar whose Areas of Concentration include deliberative democracy, epistemological aspects of democracy, philosophy of law, pluralism, and non‑state democracy. The candidate will teach courses in these areas, possibly engage in interdisciplinary offerings, and contribute to departmental and institutional life. The role carries a 3‑2 teaching load, includes a research leave prior to tenure (full year at 80% salary or a semester at full salary), provides start‑up funding and a one‑course reduction in the first year (2‑2 load), offers full benefits, and lists a starting salary of $102,500.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Political Philosophy, covering foundations of democracy, deliberative democracy, epistemological aspects of democracy, philosophy of law, pluralism, and non‑state democracy.
• Possibly teach interdisciplinary courses and participate in related activities and programs offered by the College.
• Demonstrate excellence as both a teacher and a scholar.
• Commit to innovative, inclusive excellence in teaching.
• Maintain an active, fruitful research agenda and remain cognizant of obligations to the wider community.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Philosophy required by the start of the appointment.
• Demonstrated excellence in scholarship and undergraduate teaching.
• Commitment to inclusive pedagogies.

Qualifications

• Active, fruitful research agenda with awareness of broader community obligations.
• Experience using evidence‑based teaching strategies to foster inclusive, high‑belonging classroom environments.
• Commitment to academic and inclusive excellence aligned with the College’s Jesuit liberal arts mission.

Benefits

• Full benefits package.
• Start‑up funding to support research and professional development.
• One‑course reduction in the first year of teaching (2‑2 load).
• Research leave prior to tenure review: either a full year at 80% salary or a semester at full salary.
• Generous sabbatical and fellowship leaves for tenured faculty.

Pay

Starting salary of $102,500.

Schedule

Standard teaching load of 3‑2 courses per year, with a reduced 2‑2 load in the first year.