Senior Technology and Public Policy

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Title Senior Technology and Public Policy School Harvard Kennedy School Department/Area Position Description

Harvard Kennedy School invites applications for a senior tenured faculty member in technology and public policy. We specifically seek applications from scholars who are developing and/or applying new technologies to solve public problems. We are particularly interested in computer scientists or quantitative social scientists who harness tools of AI, data science, computer science, or system science to improve the performance of public and social sector institutions in critical policy areas.

Candidates should have a demonstrated interest in public or policy engagement and applying their perspectives to the practice of public policy. Applicants are required to have a doctorate or equivalent credential in a relevant field and a strong capacity to integrate methods and insights across disciplinary boundaries.

Applicants should submit a cover letter (approximately two pages) describing their current research and teaching interests and their fit for the position; a curriculum vitae; two relevant publications, preprints, or working papers; and recent teaching evaluations.

Materials can be submitted online at: https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/16670.

Full consideration will be given to applications received before September 15, 2026. We will consider applications until the position is filled.

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

Basic Qualifications

Applicants are required to have a doctorate or equivalent credential in a relevant field and a strong capacity to integrate methods and insights across disciplinary boundaries.

Additional Qualifications Special Instructions Contact Information

Laura Medeiros

Contact Email hksacademicpositions@hks.harvard.edu Salary Range

$190 - $310k

Minimum Number of References Required Maximum Number of References Allowed Keywords

AI

data science

computer science,

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Publication
• Publication 2
• Course Evaluation

Optional Documents