Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who recently left office, is embarking on a new endeavor in the field of education. This is not just any teaching job. She will be an instructor at Harvard University no less.

Lightfoot, who left office on May 15 after losing her reelection bid, will commence her teaching position this autumn.

She will assume the role of instructor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The course she is tentatively set to teach is titled “Health Policy and Leadership,” as confirmed by an official statement from the school.

As of late August, Lightfoot will hold the position of Richard L. and Ronay A. Menschel Senior Leadership Fellow at the school.

According to the university, the Menschel program “offers a rare opportunity for those who have recently served in top-level positions in government, multilateral institutions, nonprofit organizations and journalism to spend time at the school mentoring and teaching students who aspire to similar roles. Lightfoot will hold regular office hours to meet with students, faculty and staff during her time on campus.”

“As mayor, she showed strong leadership in advocating for health, equity, and dignity for every resident of Chicago, from her declaration of structural racism as a public health crisis to her innovative initiative to bring mental health services to libraries and shelters. And of course, she led the city through the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Michelle A. Williams, dean of faculty at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, according to CBS News.

Expressing her enthusiasm for the new role, Lightfoot took to Twitter.

“I’ve always loved teaching, and the opportunity to get back to it is something I am excited about. Looking forward to sharing the experiences and perceptions I learned governing through one of the most challenging times in American history with the @HarvardChanSPH community,” Lightfoot said.

Harvard’s announcement Harvard said that “Lightfoot led a coordinated, citywide response across government, business, and community organizations to safeguard public health and minimize economic impact from the COVID-19 pandemic.”

In fact, Lightfoot faced huge criticism for her policies during her tenure as mayor. She received backlash for getting a haircut amidst the height of pandemic lockdowns, despite advising citizens to remain at home. Additionally, her decision to place police officers who declined COVID-19 vaccinations on unpaid leave garnered mass controversy.

It was over these issues and many other failings as mayor that she lost her most recent election bid. She did not even secure enough votes to earn a spot in the April 4 runoff election.

Not everyone was as enthusiastic as Lightfoot over her new gig.

Many not only condemned Lightfoot but Harvard as well.

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