Harvard Divinity School

The Office of Academic Administration serves Harvard Divinity School's core mission by striving for excellence in the provision and oversight of all services related to faculty and academic administration. 

Key services of this office include:

• faculty searches, promotions, all academic hires (including visiting and adjunct appointments), and faculty payroll
• curricular planning
• orientation for incoming permanent, visiting, and adjunct faculty (in cooperation with other HDS offices)
• administrative support, budgetary planning, and oversight for
  • the Summer Leadership Institute
  • the Program in Religion and Secondary Education
  • the Summer Language Program
• planning and organization of all faculty-related events, conferences, and symposia
• faculty support

The primary liaisons for faculty members are the faculty assistants, a group of professionals who partner with faculty, students, and staff in a fast-paced and interactive environment.

Through the fulfillment of these services, the Office of Academic Administration supports the mission of HDS to educate scholars pursuing vocations in ministry, education, and other professions that touch lives all over the world.