Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy

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 combiningcutting-edgeresearch, 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 Schoolvalues excellence in teaching, and the opportunityto bring professionalexpertiseinto our classrooms.Weinvite applications for arange of adjunct (part-time) teaching appointments for the 2026-27 academic year.Coursesmust bedesignedfor 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 shouldsubmita CV, course description and outline, andpriorteaching evaluations(if available) to https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/15890.

Ouranticipatedteaching needs include:

Methods:

Data Science

Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence

Technology and Policy:

Cybersecurityand Privacy

Space Technologyand Policy

Biotechnologyand Society

Product Developmentand 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 Mediaand 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 positionsarefilled.

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 Harvards academic purposes.

Harvard has anequal employment opportunitypolicy 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 universitysnon-discrimination policy. Harvards equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

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