Associate Editor

Associate Editor

Position:
Associate Editor

Reports to:

Executive Editor

Department:
Mathematical Reviews Editorial

Since 1940, Mathematical Reviews® (MR) has served researchers and scholars in the mathematical sciences by providing timely information on peer-reviewed articles and books. Math Sci Net ® , 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
• 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 dedicated to advancing research and connecting the diverse global mathematical community through publications, meetings, conferences, Math Sci Net , 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.

• Excellent work-life balance with potential for hybrid work
• Generous benefit offerings including:
  • 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

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

• 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.
  • 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 evolving procedures associated with editorial work.
• This position does not include visa sponsorship.

Perform other or similar related duties as requested or assigned.

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

The following attributes and competencies are indicators of the skills and/or behaviors necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

• Demonstrates knowledge of own department’s…