Position

Details

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.

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
[email protected]

Salary Range

$190 - $310k

Minimum Number of References Required

Maximum Number of References Allowed

Keywords

AI
data science
computer science,