Assistant Professor of Oncology

Rutgers The State University

Department: RWJ-Otolaryngology
Location: Downtown New Brunswick, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS), New Brunswick, NJ
Posting Number: 24FA0614
Posting Open Date: 05/23/2024
Posting Close Date: 01/07/2026
Position Status: Full Time

Salary Details

  • Minimum salary: $144,413

  • The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including candidate qualifications, experience, expertise, availability of department or grant funds, market benchmarks, and internal equity.

  • Rutgers is committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

  • Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

  • Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

  • Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options

  • Employee and dependent educational benefits

  • Life insurance coverage

  • Employee discount programs

Posting Summary

You will be a faculty member in the Division of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, and serve as an Associate Member of the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Head and Neck Oncology Program.

Responsibilities include:

  • Providing high-quality surgical services for patients with benign and malignant head and neck tumors

  • Participating in the Department CME and clinical program, including the multidisciplinary Head and Neck Oncology Tumor Board

  • Supporting clinical research and educational missions of the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and Rutgers Cancer Institute

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Participate actively in the multidisciplinary Head and Neck Surgery Tumor Board

  • Ensure on-call coverage for Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at RWJBarnabas Monmouth Medical Center (MMC)

  • Foster a responsive inpatient consult service for Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction

  • Practice evidence-based medicine while engaging in quality improvement, outcomes research, and clinical research

  • Supervise and mentor Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows

  • Support recruitment and on-boarding of quality faculty and staff

  • Collaborate with the Chairman and administrative staff to meet division goals

  • Assist in developing the Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery residency program

  • Enhance the division’s national reputation in research and scholarship

  • Perform all other duties as assigned by the Chairman of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

  • Ensure adherence to Rutgers compliance standards

  • Participate in complex surgical cases and satellite practice site development

  • Ensure accurate coding and billing of patient encounters

  • Educate patients, family members, and caregivers

  • Train residents according to applicable regulations and requirements

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

  • Medical Doctor (MD)

Certifications/Licenses:

  • Required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Expertise in head and neck surgical oncology and microvascular reconstruction

  • Strong clinical, teaching, and research skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Not specified

Equipment Utilized:

  • Not specified

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

  • As required by clinical duties and teaching responsibilities

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements:

  • Proof of vaccination against seasonal influenza may be required during flu season unless a medical or religious exemption is granted

  • Additional infection control and safety policies may apply

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Rutgers University provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, military service, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. Rutgers prohibits discrimination or harassment in all employment practices.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must follow the formal application process via the Rutgers HR system. Applications submitted via email will not be considered.

Applicant Documents:

  • Required and optional documents as indicated in the posting

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