Announcements

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

Call for Nominations: SSS Leadership Positions (Deadline: Sept. 30, 2025)

Dear SSS membership,  I hope your semester is going well! The Southern Sociological Society Nominations Committee is now seeking nominees for the elected positions of President, Vice President, Executive Committee, Publications Committee, and Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee. These positions will begin serving in the 2028-2029 membership year.  We invite all SSS members … Read more

SSS Election Results 2025 

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 Anthony Peguero, for their work putting together an excellent slate of candidates! Here are the results: President Elect Shannon Carter (2027-2028) Vice President … Read more

Post-SSS 2025 Updates from the SSS Executive Office

Dear SSS Members,   It was wonderful to see so many of you at SSS 2025 in Charlotte! We are sharing some important updates with you as we transition into an exciting new year for the Southern Sociological Society. This email contains important information on the following: Cameron Lippard, Executive OfficerUpali Bhattacharya, Assistant Executive Officer … Read more

SSS 2025 in Charlotte, NC, Is One Week Away! 

Here’s What You Need to Know. SSSers!  It is a bit hard to believe, but, our annual meeting is just around the corner!   In just one week we will be coming together for the 88th time as a Society. This time for President Dawn T. Robinson’s forward-looking and full-to-bursting program: “Sociology of the Future … Read more