AMS Employment Center

The Mathematical Sciences Employment Center is held in January at the Joint Mathematics Meetings over a two-day period. It serves as a meeting place for all employers and job seekers attending the Joint Meetings to conduct interviews in a safe and welcoming environment. The AMS strongly encourages use of the Employment Center venues for all interviews of prospective employees at society meetings. The use of hotel guest rooms for interviews violates the AMS Welcoming Environment Policy. Interviews must be conducted in public meeting spaces.

Date

January 6 –7, 2026

Location

Marquis Ballroom, Salons 7, 8, 9, and 10, at the Marriott Marquis Hotel

(No admittance outside of these hours)

Tuesday, January 6, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wednesday, January 7, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

After December 30, 2025, only “One-Day Tables” will be available for purchase.

Employers

Applicants interested in interviewing with employers at the Employment Center can submit their resume/CV via MathJobs here. Employers will have access to these resumes and will reach out to applicants to schedule interviews.

Registered Employers

This list will be updated after JMM 2026 registration opens and employers register for the Employment Center.

Overview

The focus of the Employment Center is on PhD-level mathematical scientists and employers that are seeking mathematically-trained candidates.
In-person interviewing service for mathematical sciences positions
Provides tables for interviewing purposes
Applicants only receive interviews by invitation from an employer.
Most employers are looking to fill university teaching positions. However, there will be opportunities to use this space for BEGIN Careers (Business, Entrepreneurship, Government, Industry, and Nonprofit) interviews.

Employer Information

The employer registration form will open in September 2025, and the link will be shared to this page.
Employers choose a table type.

2-day registration for Tuesday–Wednesday: For nonprofit or academic employers, the fee is US \$400 for a small table (1–2 interviewers) and \$500 for a large table (3–6 interviewers). For all other employers, the fee is \$800 for a small table and \$1000 for a large table. Please note that the interviewer capacities for each table type are fixed; only the allotted amount of interviewers will be allowed to enter the Employment Center at any time. The number of interviewers in attendance should be recorded on the registration form. Purchases can be made through December 30, 2025.
One-Day Tables allow for on-site interviewing for one day. For nonprofit or academic employers, the fee is US \$250 for a small table (1–2 interviewers) and \$350 for a large table (3–6 interviewers) For all other employers, the fee is \$500 for small tables and \$600 for large tables.
After December 30, 2025, only One-Day Tables will be available for purchase until January 7, 2026.

After your table purchase has been completed, AMS Programs Department staff will contact you providing detailed instructions on how to proceed with registering your interviewers.
There is no fee to attend interviews at the Employment Center.

Questions about the Employment Center registration and participation can be directed to Hannah Ortiz, AMS Programs Department, at 800-321-4267, ext. 4101 or by e-mail to prof-serv@ams.org.

Applicant Information

Do I need to register?: Access to the Employment Center is invite-only. You must have an interview scheduled to enter the Employment Center. Applicants interested in interviewing with employers at the Employment Center can submit their resume/CV via MathJobs (link pending). Employers will have access to these resumes and will reach out to applicants to schedule interviews. Employers can also reach out to applicants outside of MathJobs to set up a meeting at the Employment Center.

There are no Employment Center fees for applicants. Applicants do not need to register for the JMM to attend the Employment Center.
Should I participate?: Only plan to participate if you arrange an interview by mid-December. After mid-December, most EC employer schedules will be full. For those who are currently on the job market and have made applications throughout the fall, the Employment Center is a central meeting place for employers and applicants that are attending the Joint Mathematics Meetings. The Employment Center is a great resource for making a personal connection with employers not possible on paper. However, there is no guarantee of interviews, and some qualified applicants may find themselves with no interviews at all.
What kind of employers are there?: Many of the employers are academic mathematical sciences departments. There are a few nonacademic employers each year. There will ordinarily be no research-oriented postdoctoral positions listed or discussed at the Employment Center. Attention generally goes to versatile candidates who are well suited for teaching positions at bachelor's-granting colleges.
What are my chances of getting interviews?: Applicants should understand that the Employment Center provides no guarantees of interviews or jobs. Most interviews are scheduled in advance by the employers. Applicants are unable to request interviews. Employers will contact you via email if they are interested in setting up an interview with you. You can also contact them via the contact information provided in their job listing. Keep in mind that interviews arranged at the Employment Center represent only an initial contact with the employers and that hiring decisions are not made during or immediately following such interviews. A good outcome, in the following weeks or months, would be an invitation for a campus visit.

In a recent survey, 45 percent of applicants responding reported being invited later for at least one on-campus visit to an employer they had interviewed with during the Employment Center; 30 percent reported receiving at least one job offer in the months following the Employment Center.

For advice about preparing for interviews with academic employers, see some guidance from the University of Wisconsin.
How are interviews arranged by employers?: This webpage will list the employers at the Employment Center as they register for the event. You should submit your resume to the Employment Center Resume Bank on MathJobs (link pending), which employers will be able to access. If you indicate that you will be attending the JMM, an employer might reach out to you to schedule an interview. Employers issue invitations based on applications made for the position, and only for candidates that they wish to see.

When an invitation for an interview arrives in email, respond to it quickly. You may also suggest an alternate time if necessary. Invitations may also come privately by email or phone, but be aware there is no longer any messaging conducted on-site on paper.

Applicants should keep track of their interview schedules. If invited for an interview at a conflicting time, please ask the employer to offer a new time or suggest one.
When can I see which employers are interviewing there?: Registered employers/jobs will be visible on this webpage. Please be aware that some employers do not register until close to the event. Applicants should note that while most employers will appear on the web list, a few employers will reserve a table but choose not to post a job, since they are only interviewing a predetermined short list of applicants.
What happens on site?: When you arrive before an interview, you will need to wait in the Applicant Waiting Area at the Employment Center. When the employer is ready, the staff there will call your name, and the employer's representative will lead you to the interview table.
What should I bring to the Employment Center?: Pack suitable clothing for job interviews; these could occur over a period of 2 days. It is always polite to have a brief version of your resume in hand to give to interviewers who may not have a paper copy. Copying is expensive at a convention, so it is best to bring those from home. There are no printers available at the Employment Center.