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
Call for Nominations
September 11, 2024
Dear SSSers, The Southern Sociological Society (SSS) is seeking nominees for the elected positions of President, Vice President, Executive Committee (2), Publications Committee (2), and J.E.D.I (3). To qualify for these positions, the candidate must have been a dues-paying member of SSS 2 of the last 4 membership years. Any member of SSS, after first
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