Assistant Professor – Modern U.S. Social and Cultural History – Stony Brook University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor – Modern U.S. Social and Cultural History – Stony Brook University

• Institution: Stony Brook University, State University of New York (SUNY)

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of History, College of Arts & Sciences

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: Not specified

• Appointment Type: Tenure-Track

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified in the job posting

• Location: Stony Brook, New York, United States

• Open Date: September 11, 2026

• Application Review Begins: November 15, 2026

• Application Deadline: December 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Overview of Role

The Department of History at Stony Brook University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Modern U.S. Social and Cultural History. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, graduate student mentorship, departmental community building, and interdisciplinary initiatives across the university.

Preference will be given to scholars whose work addresses modern U.S. society and culture and/or the United States in a global context.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Conduct high-quality research in Modern U.S. Social and Cultural History.

• Teach undergraduate survey courses and specialized seminars.

• Teach and contribute to graduate-level courses and the History graduate program.

• Mentor graduate students in research, publications, career development, and academic progress.

• Participate actively in departmental and university service.

• Contribute to an inclusive and collaborative departmental environment.

• Engage with interdisciplinary programs and institutes across Stony Brook University.

• Potentially collaborate with entities such as the Humanities Institute of Stony Brook, Center for Changing Systems of Power, and Institute for Globalization Studies.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Ph.D. in History or a related field, completed by July 1, 2027.

• Required Experience: Relevant archival research experience.

• Preferred Specialization: Modern U.S. Social and Cultural History.

• Preferred Research Areas: Immigration; gender and sexuality; race; ethnicity; and related areas of modern U.S. history.

• Experience in public history, museum work, and/or digital humanities is preferred.

• Ability to teach undergraduate surveys, specialized seminars, and graduate courses.

• Strong commitment to graduate student mentorship and positive student-faculty relationships.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary information is not specified in the official job posting.

• No specific benefits package is detailed in the advertisement.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter – Maximum 4 pages describing:

   • Scholarly research agenda

   • Teaching experience

   • Activities relevant to the preferred qualifications

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Writing Sample – Chapter or journal article of approximately 25–40 pages

4. List of Three References with email contact information

Shortlisted candidates may also be required to provide:

• Research Statement

• Teaching Statement

• Sample Syllabus

• Additional dissertation chapters, if ABD

• Other supplementary materials as requested

References will only be contacted for shortlisted candidates.

Selection Process

• Review of applications begins November 15, 2026.

• Applications will continue to be accepted until December 1, 2026.

• Shortlisted candidates are expected to participate in remote interviews.

• Finalists are expected to be invited for on-campus interviews in early 2027.

• The selected candidate must successfully complete a background investigation.

Application Process

• Application Link: https://dossier.interfolio.com/apply/192098

• Application Platform: Interfolio Faculty Search

• Deadline: December 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

• Official College Website: http://www.stonybrook.edu/cas/