Gardner-Webb University – Department Chair for Dept. of Social Sciences (Tenure-Track)

Job Description The Department of Social Sciences plays a vital role in the university’s mission to cultivate intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, ethical leadership, and a commitment to service. Part of the College of Arts and Sciences, the department houses degree programs in History, Political Science, Sociology and secondary Social Science/History Education. Our passionate faculty bring … Read more

Goodnight-NC GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Distinguished Professorship in Social Sciences

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at North Carolina State University (NC State) invites applications at the senior associate or full professor level for the Goodnight-NC GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Distinguished Professorship in Social Sciences. The ideal candidate will be a nationally and/or internationally recognized sociologist or anthropologist (any … Read more

Job Opportunity: Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Sociology, UC Blue Ash College

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,000 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 350,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program … Read more

Job Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Criminology, University of Arkansas

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Sociology & CriminologyDepartment/School: Department of Sociology & Criminology Location: Fayetteville, AR Start date: August 10, 2026 Position Summary: The Department of Sociology and Criminology in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Criminology to start in August … Read more

Job Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Sociology & Criminology, University of Arkansas

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Sociology & CriminologyDepartment/School: Department of Sociology & Criminology Location: Fayetteville, AR Start date: August 10, 2026 Position Summary: The Department of Sociology & Criminology in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology & Criminology to start … Read more

Digest #2: Sessions Seeking Papers

With less than 5 weeks until the submission deadline for the SSS 2025 meeting in Jacksonville, FL, now is the time to consider organizing a session(s) around various themes, including but not limited to the conference theme (Empowered Sociologists: Agency and Action Towards Social Change), that represent the richness of sociology. For the full list … Read more

Digest #1: Sessions Seeking Papers and Message to Members

Why Florida? The SSS Executive Committee, the Executive Officer, the Site Selection Committee, and President Jason have been exceptionally thoughtful and intentional in planning our next conference in Jacksonville, Florida. We recognize that the current political climate and laws in Florida (and across the United States) present challenges, and we have taken this seriously. Our primary effort is to ensure … Read more

Call for SSS Award Nominations

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 active membership in SSS. If you are not sure about your membership status or the status of the person you are nominating, … Read more

SSS Antiharassment Committee Call for Advocates for AY 2025-2026

SSS Antiharassment Committee – SECOND CALL Seeking Advocates for AY 2025-2026 This second call for advocates is intended to bring about more diversity in terms of rank and time in SSS. We are hoping to secure more veteran SSSers, associate and full professors, or any other administrators. The goal of the advocates program is to have peer representation for … Read more

Call For Papers 2026

Southern Sociological Society 2026 Annual Meeting CALL FOR PAPERS Submission Due Date: November 7, 2025 Empowered Sociologists: Agency and Action Towards Social Change Jacksonville, Florida Hyatt Regency Jacksonville  April 8-11, 2026 President Kendra Jason, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Program Chairs Taylor McElwain, Virginia Tech Mairead Moloney, University of Miami Theme: Empowered Sociologists: Agency … Read more