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Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy
School: Harvard Kennedy School
Position Description
Harvard Kennedy School's mission is to improve public policy and leadership, so people can live in societies that are safe, free, just, and sustainably prosperous. By combining cutting-edge research, the teaching of outstanding students, and direct interaction with practitioners, we have an impact on solving public problems that no other institution can match. At Harvard Kennedy School, you make a difference.
Harvard Kennedy School values excellence in teaching, and the opportunity to bring professional expertise into our classrooms. We invite applications for a range of adjunct (part-time) teaching appointments for the 2026-27 academic year. Courses must be designed for policy students in a professional school setting.
Candidates must hold an advanced degree (or substantial professional experience) in a relevant field and the ability to teach effectively in a policy-focused, professional school environment.
Applicants should submit a CV, course description and outline, and prior teaching evaluations (if available) to https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/15890
Our anticipated teaching needs include:
Methods:
Data Science
Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence
Technology and Policy:
Cybersecurity and Privacy
Space Technology and Policy
Biotechnology and Society
Product Development and Management for the Public Sector
Digital Government
Technology Regulation
AI Policy
Social and Urban Policy
Urban Policy (e.g. Transportation, Housing, Infrastructure)
Migration
Education Policy
Criminal Justice Policy
Health Policy
Communications:
Data visualization
Podcasting
Social Media and Strategic Communications
Politics
Political Campaigning and Elections
Migration and Human Rights
Nonprofits
Nonprofit Management
We will begin considering applications on March 1, and we will continue to do so until the positions are filled.
Basic Qualifications
Candidates must hold an advanced degree (or substantial professional experience) in a relevant field and the ability to teach effectively in a policy-focused, professional school environment.
Additional Qualifications
Teaching experience at the graduate professional level is plus.
Contact Information
Laura Medeiros
Contact Email: academicpositions@hks.harvard.edu
Salary Range
$11,000-$27,500
Position Description
Harvard Kennedy School's mission is to improve public policy and leadership, so people can live in societies that are safe, free, just, and sustainably prosperous. By combining cutting-edge research, the teaching of outstanding students, and direct interaction with practitioners, we have an impact on solving public problems that no other institution can match. At Harvard Kennedy School, you make a difference.
Harvard Kennedy School values excellence in teaching, and the opportunity to bring professional expertise into our classrooms. We invite applications for a range of adjunct (part-time) teaching appointments for the 2026-27 academic year. Courses must be designed for policy students in a professional school setting.
Candidates must hold an advanced degree (or substantial professional experience) in a relevant field and the ability to teach effectively in a policy-focused, professional school environment.
Applicants should submit a CV, course description and outline, and prior teaching evaluations (if available) to https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/15890
Our anticipated teaching needs include:
Methods:
Data Science
Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence
Technology and Policy:
Cybersecurity and Privacy
Space Technology and Policy
Biotechnology and Society
Product Development and Management for the Public Sector
Digital Government
Technology Regulation
AI Policy
Social and Urban Policy
Urban Policy (e.g. Transportation, Housing, Infrastructure)
Migration
Education Policy
Criminal Justice Policy
Health Policy
Communications:
Data visualization
Podcasting
Social Media and Strategic Communications
Politics
Political Campaigning and Elections
Migration and Human Rights
Nonprofits
Nonprofit Management
We will begin considering applications on March 1, and we will continue to do so until the positions are filled.
Basic Qualifications
Candidates must hold an advanced degree (or substantial professional experience) in a relevant field and the ability to teach effectively in a policy-focused, professional school environment.
Additional Qualifications
Teaching experience at the graduate professional level is plus.
Contact Information
Laura Medeiros
Contact Email: academicpositions@hks.harvard.edu
Salary Range
$11,000-$27,500
