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Programme Leader in Public Policy with AI (Freelance & Online)Emeritus is committed to teaching the skills of the future by making high-quality education accessible and affordable to individuals, companies, and governments around the world. It does this by collaborating with more than 80 top-tier universities across the United States, Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, India and China.Emeritus’ short courses, degree programs, professional certificates, and senior executive programs help individuals learn new skills and transform their lives, companies and organizations. Its unique model of state-of-the-art technology, curriculum innovation, and hands-on instruction from senior faculty, mentors and coaches has educated more than 300,000 individuals across 80+ countries.Founded in 2015, Emeritus, part of Eruditus Group, has more than 1,800 employees globally and offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, Shanghai, Singapore, Palo Alto, Mexico City, New York, Boston, London, and Dubai. The company is backed by prominent investors including Accel, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Leeds Illuminate, Prosus Ventures, Sequoia Capital India, and Bertelsmann .Role: Programme Leader in Public Policy with Emeritus in collaboration with NUS Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (Freelance & Online)About Programme Leader: The Programme Leader is a subject matter expert and shapes the student experience, guiding students through their learning journey. Candidates must have industry experience, demonstrated knowledge of the programme subject area, strong interpersonal skills, and previous experience in teaching, mentoring or any other instructional role.This is a contractor position for 5 masterclasses.Course Description: The Public Policy Programme from NUS Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy offers a unique understanding of frameworks, processes, implementations, and evaluation strategies for effective policy making in the changing and challenging social, political, economic conditions. The Programme enables learning of comprehensive coverage of all aspects related to the overall cycle of Public Policy design and implementation. Also, participants will learn to implement hands-on elements like impact assessment, preparing policy memos briefs.Responsibilities of the Programme Leader include but are not limited to:Conductfive 90-minute live online masterclasseson the topics mentioned below, tailored to a diverse, global participant cohort. Design and structure content in alignment with programme learning outcomes and participant seniority (policy practitioners and decision-makers). Providegrading and feedback for final Capstone Projects , evaluating application of course concepts to real-world policy challenges. Collaborate with the course support team for session planning, tech checks, and participant engagement. Address learner queries during or after sessions, as relevant.To succeed in this role as a Programme Leader you will need:Professional Experience Subject-Matter Expertise in AI, Data Science, and/or Public Policy with demonstrable experience at the intersection of technology and governance. Professional Experience in delivering executive education or masterclasses, preferably in public policy, AI application, or regulatory innovation. Strong communication skills and ability to engage mid-to-senior level professionals across regions and sectors. Global perspective and awareness of policy frameworks and AI use cases across developed and emerging markets. Educational Background Advanced degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, International Relations, Law, or a closely related field from a recognized institution. A Ph.D. or equivalent is highly preferred.Engagement Terms Total Sessions:5 Session Duration:90 minutes each (live, virtual) Capstone Evaluation:Involves grading and feedback on participant projects Delivery Period:Within the programme window starting 30th Sept on weekends preferably first half.Masterclass Topics and Tentative Flow Fundamentals of AI and Generative AI AI and Public Policy AI and Policy Evaluation Policy Implementation with AI AI Future, Risks, and GovernanceEach session is expected to include a mix of: Expert presentation Real-world case examples Interactive participant Q&A/discussion Optional breakout discussions (depending on cohort sizeEmeritus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws.