"Assistant Professor – American Politics or Comparative Political Behavior"

The Department of Political Science at Stony Brook University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in American Politics or Comparative Political Behavior. This position would begin in Fall 2026. The department is interested in applicants with expertise in American political institutions, American elections, American political behavior, or elections and political behavior in countries other than the United States. Successful candidates will have a strong record of demonstrated research excellence. Additional duties include fostering inclusive teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels, conducting a program of research, 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 conferred by August 31, 2026. Research work applying cutting-edge approaches to problems in American Politics or Comparative Political Behavior.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated record of the following, as evidenced by the applicant’s CV, letters of recommendation, and supporting materials: 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.

Please upload: 1. Cover Letter that includes how their professional experiences have prepared them to contribute to an academic community that values excellence, innovation, and access, 2. Curriculum Vitae, 3. Samples of written work, 4. Teaching statement, 5. Research statement, 6. Three confidential letters of reference, submitted via Interfolio.

For questions regarding this position, please contact the search chair, Professor Michael Peress at Michael.Peress@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.