Assistant Professor (Social & Health Psychology) - Department of Psychology, College of Arts & Sciences

Stony Brook University: Provost Office: College of Arts & Sciences: Psychology

Salary Range or Pay Grade

120,000

Description

The Department of Psychology at Stony Brook University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position.

We are interested in scholars with expertise in Social Psychology, Health Psychology, or their interface, especially but not limited to those whose work lends itself to novel collaborative initiatives within the Social and Health Psychology area, across other areas of the department (Clinical Psychological Science, Cognitive Science, Integrative Neuroscience), and/or across other units of the university (e.g., Public Health, School of Medicine, Political Science, Sociology, Social Welfare).

Preference will be given to applicants who have a record of first-rate research, evidence of or potential for funding, and who will be able to teach and mentor students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

We welcome applicants whose scholarship will contribute to the intellectual breadth, methodological diversity, and collaborative strengths of the department. We are particularly interested in work that would complement and further strengthen existing areas of expertise, including health and development across the lifespan; diversity science and health disparities; social relationships and their implications for health, development, and behavior; and advanced quantitative approaches to measuring, modeling, and predicting patterns in human behavior. Applicants whose work bridges these areas or brings new theoretical, methodological, or interdisciplinary perspectives are especially encouraged.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

PhD degree in Psychology or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

Training in social psychology or health psychology.

A strong record of publications.

Evidence of funding or potential for funding.

Teaching experience (e.g., teaching assistant, lecturer, adjunct) at the undergraduate level, preferably related to social and or health psychology.

Application Instructions

Applicants must include a cover letter (1-page limit), CV, 1,000 word statement of research (past, current, and future directions), 1,000 word statement of teaching interests (including prior experience, instructional goals, and mentoring approach), 500 word statement describing how their professional experiences have prepared them to contribute to an academic community that values excellence, innovation, and access, up to three representative publications, and three letters of recommendation from established scholars in the field.

All application materials must be submitted online.

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We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Cynthia Forman at [email protected]

Special Notes:

This is a tenure-track, FLSA-exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Anticipated start date: Fall 2027.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

Campus Description:

Stony Brook University, a flagship of the State University of New York (SUNY), is a nationally and internationally recognized R1 research university and a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), an association of 71 leading research universities. In the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, Stony Brook is ranked #26 among public universities, #13 in Top Performers on Social Mobility, and is the #1 public university in New York. The University enrolls more than 27,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and is home to more than 3,000 faculty across 12 colleges and schools. Stony Brook offers more than 200 undergraduate programs and more than 140 graduate and professional programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please get in touch with the Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.

Stony Brook University is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is safe, accessible, and free of all forms of discrimination, sexual misconduct, or research misconduct, among other infractions. In support of this commitment, certain candidates for employment will be required to disclose such employment-related misconduct findings and pending investigations or proceedings, and final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions will authorize their current and previous employer(s) from the last seven (7) years to disclose such information to the University. Employment is contingent on your full and complete disclosure on these matters. In the event that you fail to disclose any such matter or in the event of an unsatisfactory outcome of the disclosure and review process, an offer of employment may be revoked at SBU's sole discretion. If SBU becomes aware of a failure to disclose or misrepresentation of any such matter after your employment commences, you may be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.