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: Assistant Professor of Sociology, University of Massachusetts Boston
July 30, 2024
The Department of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMB) invites qualified persons to apply for two (2) tenure-track assistant professor positions to join our faculty beginning September 1, 2025. Candidates for the first position must have research and teaching strengths in Criminology & Criminal Justice with an open secondary area of specialization. Candidates
Job Opportunity: Assistant/Associate Professor of Sociology (Multiple Positions), University of Georgia
July 30, 2024
The Department of Sociology at the University of Georgia invites applications for two Assistant Professor positions to begin August 1, 2025. For both positions we will consider exceptional candidates at the early Associate Professor level. The first position is in the area of Criminology. We welcome all substantive interests within this area. The second position
Job Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Criminology, Randolph-Macon College
July 23, 2024
Assistant Professor of Criminology Position Details: The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology at Randolph-Macon College invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Criminology position (tenure-track) to begin September 1, 2025. Institutional Information: Randolph-Macon College, founded in 1830, is a selective, primarily residential liberal arts college with an enrollment of 1500 students located in the northern suburbs of Richmond, Virginia.
Election Results
July 1, 2024
Good morning, SSS colleagues. We are excited to share with you the results of our most recent election. Importantly, we also want to take this opportunity to extend our thanks to the Nominations Committee, chaired by Irene Brown, for their work putting together an excellent slate of candidates! Here are the results. President Elect Marni
Job Opportunity: Assistant Teaching Professor, Mississippi State University
June 27, 2024
The Department of Sociology invites applicants for a promotable, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor position beginning Spring 2025 or Fall 2025. The primary role will be to enhance the teaching mission of the Criminology undergraduate majors through development and rigor of on-campus and distance courses. There will also be opportunities to contribute to the Sociology