Advancing Sociological Scholarship in the U.S. South
A diverse, inclusive community committed to excellence in research, teaching, and public engagement.
About the Society
Established in 1935, the Southern Sociological Society promotes the development of sociology as a profession and scientific discipline through high academic standards, effective teaching, rigorous research, and the diffusion of sociological knowledge.
We are committed to building a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive association. SSS embraces members across many dimensions of identity, background, and career stage, and actively works to ensure equitable practices and full participation.
Members convene each spring for our annual academic conference.
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Latest News
The Southern Sociologist, Volume 56, Number 1
January 14, 2025
Dear SSS community, We are excited to share with you the most recent issue of The Southern Sociologist (TSS), the official newsletter of the Southern Sociological Society! In this issue, you’ll find: A heartfelt thank you to Nadya Vera and her team for collating these stories, updates, and accolades for the society. This newsletter is, as always,
Acceptance Emails, Memberships, and Booking Your Room for SSS 2025
January 6, 2025
Dear SSS Members, 2025 is upon us! Happy New Year! The new membership year began on January 1st, 2025. As such, it is now time for you to make sure your membership is up to date for the 2025 membership cycle. SSS membership is crucial to the running of the society. The benefits of active
Announcing the SSS 2025 Presidential Plenary Sessions
December 11, 2024
Dear SSS community: I am delighted with the response to this year’s Southern Sociological Society meeting theme, The Sociology of the Future and the Future of Sociology. Program Chair Lisa Walker and her amazing program committee have been hard at work organizing what I think is going to be an exciting program. In particular, I
Job Opportunity: Assistant Professor, University of Central Florida
December 9, 2024
The Opportunity The Department of Sociology at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in the College of Sciences (COS) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-earning assistant professor anticipated to begin August 2025. We seek candidates with scholarly expertise in medical sociology who have an active research agenda and a commitment to effective teaching. The
Job Opportunity: Lecturer in Sociology, Tennessee Technological University
December 5, 2024
Tennessee Technological University Department of Sociology and Political Science Lecturer in Sociology – Criminology / Criminal Justice TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY invites applicants for a Lecturer position in Criminology/Criminal Justice, to begin August 1, 2025. The position is a full-time, renewable and promotable Lecturer in Sociology – Criminology/Criminal Justice. The candidate should hold a minimum of