Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in History of the Mediterranean World

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in History of the MediterraneanWorld The Department of History at the College of the Holy Cross invitesapplications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professorspecializing in the history of the Mediterranean world, with achronological focus in either the medieval or early modern period,to begin in August 2027. This is an entry-level tenure trackposition for recent Ph.D.'s who have not yet served in atenure-track capacity. We particularly welcome applicants focusingon transregional exchanges or conflicts across Mediterraneanspaces, broadly defined. Candidates will be expected to teachintroductory courses in medieval and early modern history, updatingour current catalog offerings within that timeframe and includingat least some courses focusing on Europe. Candidates will also havethe opportunity to self-design courses according to their owninterests and areas of expertise and to participate in teaching arequired methods class to majors. We seek applicants who will bringoriginality to the classroom and develop synergies with colleaguesin the Department of History and in other departments and interdisciplinary programs across the College.Finally, we expect that the candidate's overall teaching willcontribute to History's Global Themes curriculum. This position carries a 3-2 teaching load with a research leaveprior to tenure review of either a full year at 80% salary or asemester at full salary, and generous sabbatical and fellowshipleaves for tenured faculty. To enable a smooth transition to HolyCross, new full-time tenure-track Assistant Professors receivestart-up funding to support their research and professionaldevelopment and have a one-course reduction in their first year ofteaching (i.e., 2-2). This position offers full benefits and astarting salary of $102,500. In alignment with the strategic plans for Holy Cross and the division of Academic Affairs, we viewacademic excellence and inclusive excellence as inextricablylinked. Our faculty combine high-impact scholarship and outstandingteaching with a deep commitment to inclusive excellence. Theygenerate new knowledge in their fields while utilizingevidence-based teaching strategies and course designs to createclassroom environments where all students have a sense ofbelonging, are valued, and can flourish to reach their fullpotential. Academic freedom is a cornerstone of our intellectualand moral community; the College is committed to supporting facultyand students as they work to advance our educational mission andserve the common good. Qualifications Candidates must demonstrate excellence in scholarship andundergraduate teaching as well as a commitment to inclusivepedagogies. Ph.D. required by the beginning of theappointment. Application Instructions A cover letter addressing the position requirements listedabove as well as the ways you might contribute to and further the College'smission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college and itscore commitment to creating a community where every individual feels empoweredto contribute their talents and perspectives. A curriculum vitae. Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts. A statement of your teaching philosophy and interests, withparticular emphasis on how you utilize evidence-based teachingstrategies to foster inclusive, high-belonging classroomenvironments. The College of the Holy Cross uses Interfolio to collect allfaculty job applications electronically. Please submit allapplication materials to Interfolio For full consideration, please apply by September 21. Initialinterviews will be conducted via Zoom from October 10-18. Threeconfidential letters of recommendation will be requested forcandidates selected for Zoom interviews. Campus visits forfinalists will take place November 10-19. Questions about thissearch may be directed to Dr. Michael R. West, Search Chair, View email address on click.appcast.io. The Provost's Office supports the Association of American Universities' principles on preventing sexual harassment in academia. Accordingly, all finalists will be asked to attest that they are not currently under investigation for sexual misconduct and that there are no substantiated findings of sexual misconduct against them in any previous position – or, if such findings exist, to provide a full explanation. The candidate selected for an offer will also be asked to provide written consent for the release of personnel information from their prior employer. For applicants who may require visa sponsorship: The College supports new faculty in pursuing an appropriate visa or otherimmigration status consistent with their qualifications and the responsibilities of the position. Because several pathways may be available, the College works with candidates who are offeredpositions to determine the most appropriate option. Please note, however, the College does not support H1-B visa petitions that are subject to the payment of an additional $100,000 fee. The College, where appropriate, will support H-1B petitions that are not subject to the $100,000 fee. College of the Holy Cross College of the Holy Cross is a highly selective Catholic liberalarts college in the Jesuit tradition. It enrolls about 3,200students and is located in Worcester, Massachusetts - New England'ssecond-largest city. The College seeks faculty members who demonstrate an enduringcommitment to academic excellence and inclusive excellence and whoembrace the educational benefits of a richly diverse community.Holy Cross aspires to meet the needs of dual-career couples, inpart through its membership in the Higher Education Consortium of CentralMassachusetts and the New England Higher EducationRecruitment Consortium. To learn more about faculty life at theCollege, applicants are encouraged to visit Office of the Provost page.

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