NY Staffing
Assistant Professor Political Psychology
NY Staffing, Stony Brook, New York, United States, 11794
Assistant Professor In Political Psychology
The Department of Political Science at Stony Brook University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Political Psychology. This position would begin in Fall 2026. The department is interested in applicants with expertise in any substantive area of Political Psychology including but not limited to partisanship and polarization, ideology and belief systems, democratic norms, misinformation and political communication, intergroup relations, political affect, and decision making. Successful candidates will have a strong record of demonstrated research excellence. The Assistant Professor will be responsible for teaching courses at the Undergraduate and/or Graduate level, developing and conducting a rigorous research agenda and disseminating research findings. Additional duties include fostering inclusive teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and participating in faculty governance at the departmental, college, and university levels. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Political Science or a closely related field in hand by August 31, 2026. Research that employs a political psychology framework to the study of American and/or comparative political behavior; well versed in the research literature in political psychology. Preferred Qualifications: Record of producing high-quality research Strong research background and training Strong publication record Research interests in political behavior, American politics, or comparative politics Experience teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level Application Instructions: Please upload: Cover Letter that includes how their professional experiences have prepared them to contribute to an academic community that values excellence, innovation, and access Curriculum Vitae Samples of written work Teaching statement Research statement Three confidential letters of reference, submitted via Interfolio For questions regarding this position, please contact the search chair, Distinguished Professor Leonie Huddy at Leonie.Huddy@stonybrook.edu. For full consideration please submit your materials by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Monday, September 15, 2025. All application materials must be submitted online. The names of applicants will be kept confidential until a list of finalists is confirmed. Please use the Apply Now button to begin your application. For technical support, please visit Interfolio's Support Site or reach out to their Scholar Service Team. This is a FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation. In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (631) 632-6350. It can also be viewed online at the University Police website. Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and creating an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
The Department of Political Science at Stony Brook University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Political Psychology. This position would begin in Fall 2026. The department is interested in applicants with expertise in any substantive area of Political Psychology including but not limited to partisanship and polarization, ideology and belief systems, democratic norms, misinformation and political communication, intergroup relations, political affect, and decision making. Successful candidates will have a strong record of demonstrated research excellence. The Assistant Professor will be responsible for teaching courses at the Undergraduate and/or Graduate level, developing and conducting a rigorous research agenda and disseminating research findings. Additional duties include fostering inclusive teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and participating in faculty governance at the departmental, college, and university levels. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Political Science or a closely related field in hand by August 31, 2026. Research that employs a political psychology framework to the study of American and/or comparative political behavior; well versed in the research literature in political psychology. Preferred Qualifications: Record of producing high-quality research Strong research background and training Strong publication record Research interests in political behavior, American politics, or comparative politics Experience teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level Application Instructions: Please upload: Cover Letter that includes how their professional experiences have prepared them to contribute to an academic community that values excellence, innovation, and access Curriculum Vitae Samples of written work Teaching statement Research statement Three confidential letters of reference, submitted via Interfolio For questions regarding this position, please contact the search chair, Distinguished Professor Leonie Huddy at Leonie.Huddy@stonybrook.edu. For full consideration please submit your materials by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Monday, September 15, 2025. All application materials must be submitted online. The names of applicants will be kept confidential until a list of finalists is confirmed. Please use the Apply Now button to begin your application. For technical support, please visit Interfolio's Support Site or reach out to their Scholar Service Team. This is a FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation. In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (631) 632-6350. It can also be viewed online at the University Police website. Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and creating an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.