"Assistant Professor – 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: 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, 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.