American Mathematical Society Cover Sheet Form – Fill Out and Use This PDF

The American Mathematical Society (AMS) Cover Sheet is a required form for academic mathematics job applicants. It collects your personal details, current institution, PhD information, research interests, and professional references in one place. Hiring committees use this form to review and compare candidates efficiently. Fill out the form below to complete and download your copy.

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American Mathematical Society Cover Sheet Form PDF Details

The AMS Standard Cover Sheet is a required document for anyone applying for academic mathematics positions. The American Mathematical Society created this form to bring consistency to the hiring process. It is used by PhD graduates, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty candidates who apply through MathJobs.org. The form helps hiring committees compare candidates quickly, since everyone provides their credentials and background in the same format.

The cover sheet asks for six main types of information. First, you will list your personal and contact details. Second, you will include your current position and institution. Third, you will provide your PhD year, granting institution, and advisor name. Fourth, you will describe your research interests in plain text without mathematical symbols. Fifth, you will choose up to five Mathematics Subject Classification (MSC) codes from the standard numbering system, which has more than 60 top-level subject categories. Sixth, you will list your professional references and the type of position you are seeking, such as a tenure-track role, postdoctoral position, or visiting appointment.

One important rule: this cover sheet must not be sent to the AMS itself. It belongs in your application packet and goes directly to each employer you apply to. Many candidates complete this form alongside other application materials, including a research statement, teaching statement, CV, and professional reference letters. Most mathematics departments require all of these materials to complete a job application.

The form is not difficult to fill out, but accuracy matters. Department committees review dozens of applicants, and a clear, complete cover sheet helps present your credentials effectively to hiring committees. Double-check your MSC codes, confirm your advisor name is spelled correctly, and make sure your reference contact information is current before submitting.

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AMS STANDARD COVER SHEET

Last Name	________________________________________________________________________________
First Name	________________________________________________________________________________
Middle Names	________________________________________________________________________________

Address through next June	Home Phone
____________________________________________________	__________________________________________
____________________________________________________	Email Address
_____________________________________________________	__________________________________________
Current Institutional Affiliation	Work Phone
_____________________________________________________	__________________________________________
Highest Degree and Source

___________________________________________________________________

Year of Ph.D. (optional) ______________________________________________________________________

Ph.D. Advisor __________________________________________________________________________________

If the Ph.D. is not presently held, date on which you expect to receive ______________

Indicate the mathematical subject areas in which you have done research using the Mathematics Subject Classification printed on the back of this form, or on the AMS website. Use the two-digit classification, which bests fits your interests in the Primary Interest line and add additional 2-digit numbers in the Secondary Interests line.

Primary Interest	______________________________________________________________________
Primary Interest

Secondary Interests optional		_	_________________________________________________
Secondary Interests optional		_	_________________________________________________

Give a brief synopsis of your current research interests (e.g.: finite group actions on four-manifolds). Avoid special mathematical symbols and please do not write outside of the boxed area.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Most recent, if any, position held post Ph.D.

University or Company ________________________________________________________________________

Position Title ______________________________________ Dates _____________________________________

Indicate the position for which you are applying and position posting code, if

applicable ______________________________________________________________________________________

If applying for a position which requires U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent

residency, indicate your eligibility

Yes

If unsuccessful for this position, would you like to be considered for a temporary

position?
Yes	No	If yes, please check the appropriate boxes.
		Postdoctoral Position	2+ Year Position	1 Year Position

List the names, affiliations and e-mail addresses of up to four individuals who will provide letters of recommendation if asked. Mark the box provided for each individual whom you have already asked to send a letter.

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What to Gather Before You Start

Before you open the AMS Cover Sheet in our PDF editor, collect the following details:

Full name and mailing address
Current position and institution name
PhD year and name of your degree-granting institution
Name of your PhD advisor
A brief description of your current research (without math symbols)
Up to 5 Mathematics Subject Classification (MSC) codes
Names and contact details for your professional references

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Step 1: Click the "Get Form Button" at the top of this page to open the PDF editor.

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Pay attention when completing this form. Make sure every blank field is filled in correctly.

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Tips for Submitting the AMS Cover Sheet

Send the completed cover sheet directly to each department you apply to. Do not send it to the AMS. Include it with your full application packet. Most departments also ask for a CV, research statement, teaching statement, and letters of recommendation.

You can reuse the same cover sheet for multiple applications. Update the date and any position-specific details before submitting to each employer. Keep a saved copy in your FormsPal account for future use.

If you need to fax application documents, use our fax cover sheet form along with your AMS cover sheet. For writing professional reference letters, our job recommendation letter templates can help your references provide the right information. You can also browse our employment application forms for other academic job-related documents.