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Title	Energy and Climate Change Cluster Search
School	Harvard Kennedy School
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Position Description	.The Kennedy School invites application for two faculty positions in Energy and Climate Change. The first position is for a tenure-track scholar, with a preference for political science or economics, but exceptional candidates from other fields will be considered. The second position is for a Lecturer position, combining practical experience in the fields of energy policy and/or climate change with teaching excellence. Both positions will start in Fall 2027. Junior Tenure-track Position This position is open to junior scholars who focus on the fields of energy and climate change. Candidates should conduct research and teaching that applies the tools of their discipline to important questions in energy policy, energy markets, the politics and geopolitics of energy, the energy transition, and/or climate change. Requirements include a doctorate in political science, economics, or a related discipline, and a strong capacity to integrate methods and insights across disciplinary boundaries. Candidates should have a demonstrated interest in public and/or policy engagement and applying their perspectives to the practice of public policy. This position will be jointly appointed with the Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a C.V., a research statement, a description of past or planned teaching (along with teaching evaluations, if available), one or two representative research papers, and three letters of recommendation to: https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/16795 The committee will begin considering applications on October 15, 2026, and will continue to do so until the position is filled. Lecturer Position This position is for a full-time Lecturer in the teaching of public policy focusing on the fields of energy and climate change. Candidates should have extensive experience in the practice and application of policy tools to important questions in energy policy, energy markets, the politics and geopolitics of energy, the energy transition, and/or climate change. We seek candidates with a demonstrated record of teaching excellence and a commitment to teaching professional degree program students in the fields of energy and climate change policy. The ability to convey conceptual as well as practical knowledge and a commitment to the public service mission of Harvard Kennedy School are crucial. The initial appointment is for three years with the possibility of renewal. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a C.V., a list of three references, a description of past or planned teaching (along with teaching evaluations, if available), and at least one writing sample to: https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/16795 The committee will begin considering applications on October 15, 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 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. 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	For Jr. Tenure Track: Requirements include a doctorate in political science, economics, or a related discipline, and a strong capacity to integrate methods and insights across disciplinary boundaries. For Lecturer: Candidates should have extensive experience in the practice and application of policy tools to important questions in energy policy, energy markets, the politics and geopolitics of energy, the energy transition, and/or climate change.
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Contact Information	Eleanor Mueller
Contact Email	hksacademicpositions@hks.harvard.edu
Salary Range	negotiable
Minimum Number of References Required	3
Maximum Number of References Allowed
Keywords	Energy Climate Change Geopolitics of Energy Energy Markets

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

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 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. 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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