Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Political Philosophy

College of the Holy Cross:
Department of Philosophy Location

Worcester,MA

Sep 18, 2026

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 to begin in August 2027. The ideal candidate will have an Area of Specialization in Political Philosophy with an emphasis on the foundations of democracy. Within this AOS, we plan to look for Areas of Concentration in deliberative democracy, epistemological aspects of democracy, philosophy of law, pluralism, and non-state democracy.

We expect such a candidate to meet needs at both the departmental and institutional level by teaching courses in the above-mentioned areas and perhaps by participating in interdisciplinary courses and related activities and programs offered by the College. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellence as both teachers and scholars. As teachers, we seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to innovative, inclusive excellence in teaching .

As scholars, we seek candidates with an active, fruitful research agenda who are cognizant of our obligations to the wider community.

This position carries a 3-2 teaching load with a research leave prior to tenure review of either a full year at 80% salary or a semester at full salary, and generous sabbatical and fellowship leaves for tenured faculty. To enable a smooth transition to Holy Cross, new full-time tenure-track Assistant Professors receive start-up funding to support their research and professional development and have a one-course reduction in their first year of teaching (i.e., 2-2).

This position offers full benefits and a starting salary of $102,500.

In alignment with the strategic plans for Holy Cross and the division of Academic Affairs , we view academic excellence and inclusive excellence as inextricably linked. Our faculty combine high-impact scholarship and outstanding teaching with a deep commitment to inclusive excellence. They generate new knowledge in their fields while utilizing evidence-based teaching strategies and course designs to create classroom environments where all students have a sense of belonging, are valued, and can flourish to reach their full potential.

Academic freedom is a cornerstone of our intellectual and moral community; the College is committed to supporting faculty and students as they work to advance our educational mission and serve the common good.

Candidates must demonstrate excellence in scholarship and undergraduate teaching as well as a commitment to inclusive pedagogies. A Ph.D. in Philosophy is required by the beginning of the appointment.

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

College of the Holy Cross is a highly selective Catholic liberal arts college in the Jesuit tradition. It enrolls about 3,200 students and is located in Worcester, Massachusetts—New England’s second-largest city.

The College seeks faculty members who demonstrate an enduring commitment to academic excellence and inclusive excellence and who embrace the educational benefits of a richly diverse community. To learn more about faculty life at the College, applicants are encouraged to visit our Office of the Provost page.

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