The Lecturer on Social Studies at Harvard University is a teaching position within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, specifically in the Committee on Degrees in Social Studies. This role involves teaching undergraduate courses in social theory and junior seminars, contributing to the academic needs of the program, and advising students on their academic inquiries and senior thesis projects. The position is designed for candidates with a strong background in social sciences, history, or philosophy, and aims to equip students with critical analytical skills in understanding human actions in social contexts.