JOP Editor Search

The Southern Political Science Association invites nominations and applications for Editor(s) of the Journal of Politics.  The Editorial Search Committee will provide interested parties with proposal guidelines regarding the materials that should be included in the proposal for the Editorship. Letters of Intent are due by August 15, 2023. Click HERE for more information.

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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

SPSA Executive Director Search

The Southern Political Science Association seeks an Executive Director to serve as the chief executive officer of the Association. The SPSA is comprised of close to 1,200 members who collectively seek to advance research in theoretical and practical political problems, improve teaching in political science, and encourage communication among scholars. The Association develops and upholds standards of professional competence and fosters the professional development of students and faculty in…

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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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Submit Your Proposal for the SPSA 2024 Virtual Summer Meeting!

The SPSA’s 2023 Virtual Summer Meeting, which takes place June 20th and 21st, is currently accepting paper, post, and panel proposals!  Email your proposal (250 words or less) to spsa.conference@spsa.net. The Proposal deadline is May 10th!

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2025 Call for Proposals

Get ready for our 2025 conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico!

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SPSA Booth at MPSA Conference 2024

Come Meet us at our booth at the MPSA conference in Chicago, IL between April 4th and April 11th!

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SPSA 2023 Awards

SPSA 2023 Award Presentations

Marian Irish Award

Committee Members:

Steven Greene

Laura Van Assendelft

Alixandra Yanus

The 2023 Marian Irish Award is being presented by Laura Van Assenfeldt to the authors of the Best Papers on Women and Politics presented at the 2022 Annual Meeting of the Southern Political Science Association:Read More →

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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 →

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