Practitioners in Public Policy and Management

Title	Practitioners in Public Policy and Management
School	Harvard Kennedy School
Department/Area
Position Description	The John F Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University is seeking experienced practitioners to teach in its degree and executive programs. We are especially interested in applicants who have had substantial management or policy experience in government at all levels, in the not-for-profit sector or in business, and who have a talent for, interest in and, preferably, experience in teaching. The mission of Harvard Kennedy School is to train enlightened public leaders and generate the ideas that provide solutions to the world’s most challenging public problems. The school serves about 900 degree program students and about 3000 executive program participants each year. Our teaching needs are in several areas, including public management, politics and public policy. Applicants must be willing and able to successfully teach experienced professionals in both executive programs and one and two-year degree programs. Understanding of the conceptual and social science underpinnings of public policy and management, and the ability to convey conceptual as well as practical knowledge are crucial, as is commitment to the public service mission of Harvard Kennedy School. International experience and interests are welcome though not required. A doctoral, professional or other higher degree is preferred. We expect to make one or more full-time appointments at the level of Lecturer, with renewable three-year contracts. Extremely distinguished candidates may be appointed at the level of non-tenured Professor of Practice. Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. We welcome applications from women, members of minority groups and other who bring diverse perspectives to the fields of policy and management. Please submit application materials, including a cover letter, CV, relevant publications (if any) and evidence of teaching potential to http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/4307. Applications will be accepted beginning immediately through November 30, 2012.
Basic Qualifications	Applicants must be willing and able to successfully teach experienced professionals in both executive programs and one and two-year degree programs. Understanding of the conceptual and social science underpinnings of public policy and management, and the ability to convey conceptual as well as practical knowledge are crucial, as is commitment to the public service mission of Harvard Kennedy School.
Additional Qualifications	A doctoral, professional or other higher degree is preferred.
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Contact Information	Laura Medeiros
Contact Email	laura_medeiros@harvard.edu