George and Bernice Wyss Phillipp Professor of History

Description

The History Department at the College of the Holy Cross invites applications and expressions of interest 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 a) maintain an active research agenda and internationally significant academic profile, b) design interdisciplinary courses, mentor students across programs, and help broaden our curriculum in the history of science and/or medicine within the liberal arts by building bridges across disciplines, and c) take full part in College and departmental service obligations. 

In addition to an established reputation of distinguished scholarly achievement, the Wyss Phillipp Professor will have demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching, including as illustrated by their use of 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. 

The teaching load for this position is 3 courses per year. The salary and benefits, as well as sabbatical leave and research support policies, are nationally competitive. The academic year base salary range for appointments beginning in August 2027 is between $165,000 and $172,000. A dedicated research and professional development account is associated with the Professorship. 

We anticipate that the Wyss Phillipp Professor will begin work at the College in August 2027. 

At Holy Cross, our faculty combine high-impact scholarship and outstanding teaching with a deep commitment to inclusive excellence. 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 can learn more about faculty life at the College and in the Worcester area by exploring the Resources for Prospective Faculty on our Faculty Openings page. 

We welcome nominations and expressions of interest, which may be sent to the Search Committee Co-Chairs, Professor Stephanie Yuhl (syuhl@holycross.edu) and Professor Sahar Bazzaz (sbazzaz@holycross.edu). Candidates who wish to be considered for the position should submit the materials listed below no later than August 10, 2026. Shortlisted candidates can expect on-campus interviews in September-October 2026. 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERESTED CANDIDATES

Please submit the following only:

• a letter addressing the position requirements listed above, including an account of your current and future research projects, a statement about your teaching philosophy, experience, and interests, and a reflection on how you might contribute to and further the College’s mission as a Jesuit undergraduate liberal arts college and its core commitment to creating a community where every individual feels empowered to contribute their talents and perspectives.
• a current curriculum vitae. 

Please submit all application materials via the 'Apply' button above. The committee will request additional materials, including evidence of teaching excellence, the names of professional references, and examples of scholarly work at a later date.  

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 other immigration status consistent with their qualifications and the responsibilities of the position. Because several pathways may be available, the College works with candidates who are offered positions 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 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. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

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