Associate Editor

American Mathematical Society • Ann Arbor, MI

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

Since 1940, Mathematical Reviews® (MR) has served researchers and scholars in the mathematical sciences by providing timely information on peer-reviewed articles and books. MathSciNet®, the electronic version of MR, presents a fully searchable database with many tools designed to help navigate the mathematical sciences literature, including reviews written by a community of experts, bibliographic listings dating back to the early 1800s, links to articles, journals, and publishers, linked reference lists, and citation information on articles, books, and journals.

ABOUT THE AMERICAN MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY:
The American Mathematical Society (AMS), founded in 1888, is a non-profit membership organization that is dedicated to advancing research and connecting the diverse global mathematical community through our publications, meetings and conferences, MathSciNet, professional services, advocacy, and awareness programs. The AMS has 30,000 members worldwide and offices in Rhode Island, Michigan, and Washington, DC.

WHY WORK AT THE AMS:
At the AMS we value excellence, inclusivity and teamwork. We work at the forefront of advancing and connecting the diverse mathematical community worldwide, and we are seeking curious, innovative, collaborative individuals to join our team.

SUMMARY:
The Associate Editors perform key editorial functions in the creation of the content of the MR Database. They make editorial decisions on articles and books for the database. They assist the Executive Editor in other editorial decisions, such as coverage of journals.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in mathematics or a closely related field.
• At least three, and preferably five or more, years of relevant academic (or equivalent) experience beyond the Ph.D. Evidence of written scholarship in mathematics is expected.
• Must have expertise and research experience in at least one active area of mathematical sciences.
• Must have mathematical breadth, with an interest in current developments across a variety of fields.
• Must have excellent English language writing and speaking skills.
• Capable of reliable attendance in the office during scheduled work hours

Responsibilities

• In pre-assigned subject areas: Select and classify material for the MR Database from a variety of sources, Decide on level of treatment in the MR Database of each item selected, Assign selected items to reviewers, and Edit the reviews returned from reviewers.
• Second edit reviews in pre-assigned areas.
• Advise and assist the Executive Editor on questions of coverage, new journals, dropping the coverage of existing journals, and addition of new reference list journals.
• Advise the Executive Editor on the publication of reviews containing negative criticism.
• Advise the Executive Editor on all proposed revisions to published reviews.
• Recruit new reviewers and drop underperforming reviewers.
• Attend and participate in monthly editor meetings, as well as other meetings.
• Familiarize themselves with all the evolving procedures associated with editorial work.
• Perform other or similar related duties as requested or assigned.

Benefits

• 9.5% employer contribution to 403(a) Retirement Plan
• 100% employer-paid Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical and dental coverage with employer cost share
• Voluntary vision, Life/AD&D, and Long-term Care Insurance available through payroll deduction
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Technology equipment reimbursement for applicable roles
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree