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
South-Eastern Undergraduate Sociology Symposium (SEUSS)
January 21, 2026
We are excited to share the call for papers (attached) for the 44th annual South-Eastern Undergraduate Sociology Symposium (SEUSS), which will take place on February 27th and 28th at Emory University. This event, which is co-sponsored by Morehouse College, is a fantastic opportunity for undergraduates to gain experience presenting their original sociological research. The event
LAST Call for Student Award Nominations
December 31, 2025
SSSers, Please consider submitting a nomination for one or more of the 2026 SSS awards. Nomination materials should be sent via e-mail to the SSS Executive Office at sss@southernsociologicalsociety.org. Nominators and nominees must hold an active membership in SSS. If you are unsure of your membership status or the status of the person you are nominating,
Job Opportunity: Tenure-track (teaching) Assistant Professor of Sociology, University of Wisconsin-River Falls
December 20, 2025
University of Wisconsin-River Falls College of Arts and Sciences Department of Sociology, Criminology, And Anthropology The University of Wisconsin River Falls, a member of the University of Wisconsin System, is located in scenic west central Wisconsin, 30 miles from the multi-cultural, multi-ethnic cities of Minneapolis and St Paul. Year-round arts, cultural, and recreational events are
Reminder: SSS Student Awards Nominations
December 20, 2025
SSSers, Please consider submitting a nomination for one or more of the 2026 SSS awards. Nomination materials should be sent via e-mail to the SSS Executive Office at sss@southernsociologicalsociety.org. Nominators and nominees must hold an active membership in SSS. If you are unsure of your membership status or the status of the person you are nominating,
Job Opportunity: Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology, Auburn University
December 10, 2025
Position Title: Assistant Professor of Sociology, Auburn University Department: Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work Position Summary: The Sociology Program within the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work atAuburn University invites applications for up to 2 full-time, 9-month tenure-track AssistantProfessor(s) of Sociology position beginning August 16, 2026. Applicants must have a PhD inSociology or a