Lecturer - Domestic Social Policy
Quick answer
Harvard Kennedy School is hiring a full-time lecturer in Domestic Social Policy with expertise in education, housing, and migration, paying negotiable salary in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- Role
- Lecturer - Domestic Social Policy
- Organization
- Harvard Kennedy School of Government
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- negotiable
- Category
- Education & Training
The role
Harvard Kennedy School is seeking a full-time lecturer with expertise in Domestic Social Policy, particularly in education, housing, migration, transit, safety-net programs, and the application of machine learning and AI to social policy.
What you'll do
- Teach courses in domestic social policy
- Mentor students writing capstone projects
- Integrate across disciplinary boundaries
- Conduct policy analysis
- Apply machine learning and AI to social policy
What it takes
- Expertise in education, housing, migration, transit, safety-net programs
- Experience with machine learning and AI
- Teaching experience
- Mentoring skills
- Cross-disciplinary teaching ability
- Commitment to public service
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is negotiable.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include expertise in education, housing, migration, transit, safety-net programs, experience with machine learning and AI, teaching experience, mentoring skills, cross-disciplinary teaching ability, and a commitment to public service.
How do I apply?
Applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV, a description of past teaching experience, three writing samples, and three letters of recommendation to the application portal at: https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/16896.
When does the committee begin reviewing applications?
The committee will begin reviewing applications on December 1, 2026, and will continue to do so until the position is filled.
How to apply
Apply directly on Harvard Kennedy School of Government's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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