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
Job Opportunity: Department Chair and Professor of Criminal Justice and Sociology, Auburn University at Montgomery
October 15, 2024
The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) invites applications for the founding Department Chair at the rank of Professor, of what will become a combined department of Criminal Justice and Sociology in Fall 2025. It is a full-time, 12-month, tenured position, with a course load of four courses
Job Opportunity: Director of African American Studies and Professor or Associate Professor, University of Mississippi
October 2, 2024
Location: University, MS, US, 38677 Department: African American Studies Program (10000833) Employee Designation: Regular Full-time (Benefits Eligible) To apply for this position, applicants must visit the website: https://careers.olemiss.edu. Position Description The University of Mississippi invites applications for a full-time, 12-month administrative faculty position as Director of African American Studies, with a joint faculty appointment in African American Studies and another
Job Opportunity: Associate Professor, University of Tennessee – Knoxville
October 2, 2024
The Department of Sociology at the University of Tennessee – Knoxville invites applications for a position at the level of Associate Professor beginning August 1, 2025 in the area of critical race and ethnic studies. Applicants will be expected to teach classes at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral level, conduct research, and supervise graduate students
Digest #2: Sessions Seeking Papers
October 1, 2024
With less than 5 weeks until the submission deadline for the SSS 2025 meeting in Charlotte, NC, now is the time to consider organizing a session(s) around various themes, including but not limited to the conference theme (Future of Sociology and the Sociology of the Future), that represent the richness of sociology. For the full
Hurricane Helene
October 1, 2024
SSSers, I am reaching out today to convey my support and hopes for well-being and recovery for our members who have been affected by Hurricane Helene and its aftermath. From the winds, rain and storm surge in the initial landfall, to the tornadoes, to the floods from the bursting dams in the aftermath, Helene left