Position Details
Title: Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy
School: Harvard Kennedy School Department: Area
Position Description
Harvard Kennedy Schools 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.
Anticipated Teaching Needs
• 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
Application Information
We will begin considering applications on March 1 and 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.
Special Instructions
Contact Information:
Laura Medeiros Contact Email: academicpositionshks.harvard.edu
Salary Range: $11,000 - $27,500 Minimum Number of References Required: Maximum Number of References Allowed: Keywords: EEONon-Discrimination Commitment Statement
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Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents:
Curriculum Vitae Proposed Course Description Optional Documents: Cover Letter Course Evaluation Sample Syllabus