Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy

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
Email: academicpositions@hks.harvard.edu

Salary Range:

$11,000-$27,500