Announcements

The SPSA Welcomes Mark Hurwitz as Executive Director

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The SPSA Announces The Retirement of Executive Director Robert Howard

SPSA 2025 Overflow Hotel Rooms Now Available

The SPSA has secured overflow rooms with two hotels within walking distance of the conference. The Read More →

Hurricanes Helene and Milton Faculty Volunteers

SPSA Members,

As you undoubtedly know, Hurricanes Helene and Milton has affected a substantial number of our colleagues across the southeast.

As political scientists and human beings, many of us are undoubtedly struggling with how we can be of service without being of burden.

In speaking with colleagues at affected institutions, one significant shared concern is the pressure to return to the classroom—in whatever form that may take—while also trying to reb…

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THE SPSA AND THE JOURNAL OF POLITICS WELCOME NEW EDITORS

Starting on January 1, 2025, The Journal of Politics will have a new editorial team

Editors-in-Chief
Timothy Hellwig
 is a Professor of Political Science at the University at Buffalo, SUNY. His research examines the implications of changes in post-industrial economies on policy opinions, voting decisions, and political representation. He is co-editor of Economics and Politics Revisited (2023), coauthor of Democracy Unde…

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James C. Garand Outstanding Mentor Award Announcement

The Southern Political Science Association is pleased to announce a new award for outstanding mentoring in Political Science has been created to honor James C. Garand, the Emogene Pliner Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Louisiana State University and past president of the Southern Political Science Association.  The award is intended to recognize outstanding mentors in political science. The award is open to anyone who mentors undergraduate students, graduate students, or jun…

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Thank you!

Thank you to all who attended our 2023 Conference at the Tradewinds Resort, St. Pete Beach, Florida! We hope you all had a great time at the conference. Here is a little highlight of the conference

Southern Studies Conference at Auburn

Auburn University at Montgomery will host its annual, interdisciplinary Southern Studies Conference between April 7-8, 2023. This conference is open all those studying the politics, history, literature, culture, and arts of the American South. We welcome submissions from full-time faculty, undergraduate or graduate students, other-full time professionals, or retired individuals. The conference will feature panel sessions, poster sessions, art exhibits, and keynote lectures. Individuals can …

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Assistant Professor Position at the College of Coastal Georgia

Assistant Professor Position at the College of Coastal Georgia

The College of Coastal Georgia is looking to fill an Assistant Professor opening for its department of Social Sciences. For more information, here’s a link to the listing: Read More →

Assistant Professor of Political Science at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology invites applications for a full-time, benefited, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Political Science. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate general education courses in political science with additional opportunities to offer upp…

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