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Harvard College was where Henry Adams, grandson of John Quincy Adams and great-grandson of John Adams taught for many years.
Yes, President is a title just like professor. Its acceptable to not capitalize these words when they are not describing someone. EX: the history professor is really difficult. But when it is not a noun, and is however, a pronoun you should capitalize it. With the exception of President and Doctor. These should for the most part always capitalized.
Dixie Professor of Ecclesiastical History was created in 1878.
Chichele Professor of Economic History was created in 1931.
Regius Professor of Ecclesiastical History was created in 1842.
Camden Professor of Ancient History was created in 1622.
Chichele Professor of Modern History was created in 1862.
Regius Professor of Modern History - Cambridge - was created in 1724.
Paul Mellon Professor of American History was created in 1980.
There is no widely known or recognized individual by the name of Carmen Salvo who is a prominent professor of history.
Newt Gingrich. (for those of you lost to the facetious commentary, I answer this as fact because he not only professes it but can predict the future of his impending presidency!)
Ernest J. King Professor of Maritime History was created in 1948.