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
JEDI Book Raffle
February 5, 2026
SSS Family, At the 2026 Annual Meeting, the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee will recognize recently published books. The committee will also host a free raffle to give away donated books to graduate students and first-time attendees. We have conducted this raffle for the past several years, and it has been a joy to
Job Opportunity: Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology (Crime & Social Justice) – Xavier University
January 30, 2026
Job Title Assistant Professor of Sociology (Crime & Social Justice) Department Department Of Sociology Job Summary The Department of Sociology at Xavier University of Louisiana invites applicants for a tenure-track position in Sociology at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2026. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Sociology, expertise in criminology or deviance
Job Opportunity: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor (Health, Medicine and Society)- Xavier University
January 30, 2026
Position Title Assistant Professor of Sociology (Health, Medicine and Society) Department Department Of Sociology Job Summary The Department of Sociology at Xavier University of Louisiana invites applicants for a tenure-track position in Sociology at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2026. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Sociology and expertise in Health, Medicine,
Job Opportunity: Department Head – Department of Criminal Justice
January 23, 2026
University of North Georgia Type: Full-Time Posted: Category: Criminal Justice and Sociology Position: Department Head Rank: Associate or Full Professor (12-month administrative appointment) Location: Dahlonega Campus (with possible multi-campus responsibilities) Start Date: August 2026 Position Number: 40098593 About the University of North Georgia The University of North Georgia (UNG), a multi-campus institution with nearly 20,000
The Sociology of Race and Ethnicity Book Series at University of Georgia Press –
January 23, 2026
An Introduction and An Invitation Good day colleagues, As many of you may know, my longtime co-editor, David G. Embrick, and I started a book series with the University of Georgia Press, The Sociology of Race and Ethnicity, in 2018. We hope you have been following the work we have published in the series! Please read