Faculty
Haverford's unsurpassed faculty redefines academic excellence–every day–through their scholarship and an ongoing commitment to compelling, effective instruction.
The Haverford faculty is comprised of more than 135 scholars at the top of their fields who are dedicated to working closely with undergraduates. This not only shapes the classroom experiences they create; it inspires their collaborations with students on important research projects.
Our faculty members:
- are widely respected in their fields and internationally recognized for excellence in research and teaching
- integrate their challenging, cutting-edge ideas into thought-provoking courses
- publish books and papers, create new art and embark on innovative research.
A Diverse Faculty
Our tenured and tenure-track faculty is comprised of 46% women and 23% persons of color–among the highest percentages in all academic institutions nationally.
Engaged, Involved Community Leaders
At Haverford, the faculty is central to the campus community.
- More than half of our faculty members live on campus, allowing them to develop strong, supportive ties and undertake ground-breaking research with their students.
- Our faculty remain deeply engaged in the scholarly work of their fields for the benefit of their students in the classroom.
- Faculty encourages students to be active, vital participants in every class.
Faculty News & Updates
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The occasion of the November 30 performance of Winterreise by Music Professor Curt Cacioppo and Canadian baritone Alexander Dobson has engendered collaboration among 60 students and five faculty members across disciplines. -
In his piece for the Council of Foreign Relations' publication, the assistant professor of political science explains the key factors that pushed Hamas to ramp up its bombing campaign.More > -
The associate professor of music is interviewed and leads the Bucks County Chorale Society in part of Rachmaninoff's All-Night Vigil, a symphony for a cappella voices that the ensemble is performing on Oct. 28.More > -
The Benjamin Collins Professor of Social Sciences was interviewed about the arrest and impending trials of Guatemalan soldiers following the shootings of indigenous demonstrators earlier this month.More >