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Ashton B. Carter Visiting Professorship

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA • 4d ago

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Title Ashton B. Carter Visiting Professorship

School Harvard Kennedy School

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Position Description

The Harvard Kennedy School seeks applicants for the Ashton B. Carter Visiting Professorship and invites applications for its inaugural incumbent. The position provides an opportunity for a scholar or practitioner from the public or private sector - with demonstrated academic scholarship, intellectual engagement, and/or exceptional professional experience at the nexus of emerging technology, scientific advancement, defense innovation, and global policy - to contribute to research, convening, teaching, and student engagement at Harvard Kennedy School as a Visiting Professor or Visiting Professor of Practice.

The visiting professor or practitioner will be in residence at the Harvard Kennedy School for one or two semesters and will be expected to collaborate with HKS faculty and fellows and participate in the intellectual life of the community. Visiting Professors, Lecturers, or Professors of Practice who are teaching must be in residence during the semester in which they teach, consistent with HKS faculty handbook requirements.

The appointed candidate will be affiliated with and supported by the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs.

A graduate degree or comparable professional experience is preferred. Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV through the Ashton B. Carter Visiting Professorship application portal. (https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/16186)

We will begin considering applications May l, 2026 and will continue to do so until the position is filled.

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 Harvard's academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity (https://hr.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum6281/files/2025-04/reaffirmation\statement.pdf) policy 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 university's non-discrimination policy (https://provost.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum3356/files/2025-07/non-discrimination\and\anti-bullying\policies.pdf) . Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

Basic Qualifications

A graduate degree or comparable professional experience is preferred.

Additional Qualifications

Special Instructions

Contact Information

Laura Medeiros

Contact Email hksacademicpositions@hks.harvard.edu

Salary Range

$120,000 - $250,000

Minimum Number of References Required

Maximum Number of References Allowed

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EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity (https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/606/docs/1678254.pdf) policy 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 university's non-discrimination policy (https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/606/docs/1674140.pdf) . Harvard's 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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