Interested in becoming part of a teaching team that makes a difference in the careers of professionals through the knowledge transfer of critical leadership and management skills?
Professional & Executive Development, part of the Harvard Division of Continuing Education (DCE) portfolio, are focused on leadership development opportunities for working professionals. Professional & Executive Development’s programs (on-campus and online) bring together professionals from a wide variety of industries and backgrounds, primarily mid- to senior-level managers and directors who are able to draw on their work experience to effectively participate in program discussions and team exercises. Our offerings also attract top-level business professionals seeking to brush up on skills and learn new ones.
Criteria for a Professional & Executive Development Instructor
Harvard DCE Professional & Executive Development is looking for instructors who are experts in their field, with substantial industry or corporate experience, and the ability to translate their expertise and passion for a topic into world-class learning experiences. A Professional & Executive Development instructor should:
- Be engaging, have command of a classroom, clearly articulate concepts, and introduce effective learning activities
- Create a dynamic learning environment through varied teaching methods and bringing appropriate technology into the classroom
- Transform the classroom experience by bringing real-world corporate and industry insights to life, bridging theory with practical application
- Display a willingness to collaborate with the Professional & Executive Development team, to make program changes based on participant feedback and ratings
A current or former Harvard affiliation is preferred — whether through awarded degrees, teaching, or employment — although those with comparable backgrounds will be considered.
To be considered for a teaching opportunity, we require at least 2 teaching evaluations, ideally from previous executive education programs or workshops. These evaluations should include both quantitative ratings (e.g., numerical scores on teaching effectiveness) and qualitative feedback (e.g., participant comments) to showcase your ability to engage and inspire learners. If teaching evaluations are not available, recommendation letters may be considered as an alternative.
Proposal Submission Process
While Professional & Executive Development’s program offerings typically fall under categories such as leadership, management, communication, innovation, business strategy, and marketing, we are also interested in actionable, cutting-edge programs that are at the forefront of new ideas.
The Professional & Executive Development team will accept proposals for new open enrollment topics on a rolling basis. Potential instructors should provide a brief outline of their program ideas by completing the new program proposal form.
Note: For approved programs, the development process can take up to one year from receipt of initial proposal to program delivery.
For additional questions, please contact:
Jennifer Lau
Associate Director for Professional & Executive Development
Jennifer_Lau@Harvard.edu
