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

SSS Call for 2029-2030 Nominations
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Announcing the SSS 2025 Call for Papers

September 4, 2024

Southern Sociological Society 2025 Annual Meeting  CALL FOR PAPERS  Sociology of the Future and the Future of Sociology April 9-12, 2025Sheraton Charlotte Hotel Charlotte, North Carolina Submission Due Date: November 4, 2024  PresidentDawn T. Robinson, University of Georgia Program ChairLisa Slattery Walker, University of North Carolina – Charlotte Theme: Sociology of the Future and the Future of Sociology

Job Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Sociology, Vanderbilt University

September 3, 2024

Unit: Sociology  Position Type: Faculty  Position Title: Assistant Professor of Sociology  Location: Nashville, TN  Open Date: Sep 2, 2024  Deadline —  Position Description: The Department of Sociology at Vanderbilt University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of health/medical and/or environmental sociology to begin fall semester 2025. The successful candidate will study

Job Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Sociology, Randolph College

September 3, 2024

Assistant Professor of Sociology FLSA Classification Full-Time Faculty – Tenure Track Reports to Provost Tim Smith Date July 01, 2025 Job Description  Summary/Objective The Sociology Department at Randolph College in Lynchburg, Virginia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The focus is open, but we particularly encourage people whose teaching and research concentrate on

Announcing the New Social Currents Editor

August 14, 2024

The SSS Publications Committee is delighted to announce that Dr. Hiromi Taniguchi will serve as the next editor of Social Currents. The Publications Committee reviewed applications and made a recommendation to the SSS Executive Committee, who voted to confirm the Editor-in-Chief. Hiromi Taniguchi is Associate Professor of Sociology and Faculty Affiliate of Asian Studies at the University

Job Opportunity: Lecturer of Sociology, University of North Carolina Wilmington

July 30, 2024

Brief Summary of Work for this Position The Department of Sociology and Criminology is seeking to hire an outstanding faculty member for a nine-month lecturer position in sociology starting January 2025. This is a non-tenure track position that carries a teaching load of four courses per term. The position also includes the opportunity for additional

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