George and Bernice Wyss Phillipp Professor of History

Description

The History Department at the College of the Holy Cross invites applications from qualified candidates for appointment as the inaugural George and Bernice Wyss Phillipp Professor of History
. Endowed professorships are among the highest honors at the College. We seek a historian with a record of distinguished scholarly achievement and with demonstrated research and teaching expertise in the History of Science and/or the History of Medicine
. The Wyss Phillipp Professor will have the academic qualifications for appointment as a tenured full professor in the Department of History at the College of the Holy Cross.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Maintain an active research agenda and internationally significant academic profile.
• Design interdisciplinary courses, mentor students across programs, and help broaden the curriculum in the history of science and/or medicine within the liberal arts by building bridges across disciplines.
• Take full part in College and departmental service obligations.

• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching, including the use of evidence-based teaching strategies and course designs to create inclusive classroom environments where all students feel valued and can flourish.
• Record of distinguished scholarly achievement in the History of Science and/or History of Medicine.
• Prepared to serve as a tenured full professor in the Department of History.

The teaching load for this position is three courses per year. The base salary range for appointments beginning in August 2027 is $165,000 to $172,000, with nationally competitive benefits. A dedicated research and professional development account is associated with the Professorship. Sabbatical leave and research support policies are also nationally competitive.

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning equal opportunity in the workplace.