Chief of Surgical Oncology, System Director for Surgical Oncology, and Surgeon-in-Chief (Associate Professor - Professor Rank)

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Chief of Surgical Oncology, System Director for Surgical Oncology, and Surgeon-in-Chief (Associate Professor - Professor Rank)

Department
CINJ - Surgical Oncology

Salary Details
A minimum salary of $451,000 for Associate Professor or $519,00 for Professor ranks. The final base salary for this faculty appointment will be determined by the Department and School in accordance with institutional policies and practices.

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• 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 discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Posting Summary

Rutgers Cancer Institute seeks a nationally recognized surgical oncologist, accomplished clinical investigator, and proven physician leader to serve as Chief of Surgical Oncology, System Director for Surgical Oncology for RWJBarnabas Health, and Surgeon-in-Chief of the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center.

This individual will provide strategic, clinical, academic, and operational leadership for surgical oncology programs across Rutgers Cancer Institute, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center, and RWJBarnabas Health. The successful candidate will oversee clinical care, research, education, quality, faculty development, and program growth while advancing multidisciplinary cancer care and strengthening the Institute's national reputation.

The Division Chief will oversee all specialty areas within Surgical Oncology, including complex general surgical oncology, hepatobiliary surgery, endocrine surgery, breast surgical oncology, and cutaneous and soft tissue surgery. In addition, the Division Chief is responsible for cancer surgical services in several shared divisions with the departments of surgery, head and neck surgery, and neurosurgery at the RWJMS. As System Director and Surgeon-in-Chief, the incumbent will promote quality, access, operational excellence, physician alignment, and strategic growth throughout the RWJBarnabas Health network and the Morris Cancer Center.

The academic appointment will be within Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, with a resident faculty appointment at Rutgers Cancer Institute and close collaboration with colleagues across RWJBarnabas Health. Rutgers Cancer Institute will provide compensation, space, and other support. The Division Chief will work under the direction of Rutgers Cancer Institute's Chief Surgical Officer and Director on mutually agreed upon areas and serve as the liaison to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and the RWJBarnabas Health Oncology Service Line for all operational and programmatic matters regarding surgical oncology programs for the Rutgers Cancer Institute.

Leadership responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for Surgical Oncology across Rutgers Cancer Institute, the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center, and RWJBarnabas Health, including the development and implementation of system-wide strategies focused on quality, access, growth, sustainability, and patient-centered care.
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality surgical oncology services across the health system, working closely with nursing, administrative, and clinical leadership to optimize ambulatory, inpatient, perioperative, and surgical operations while ensuring consistency in clinical standards, operational efficiency, patient experience, and multidisciplinary care coordination.
• Provide direction for the deployment, productivity, and performance of surgical oncology physicians and clinical support teams, including oversight of volume, access, utilization, and operational metrics.
• Collaborate with institutional and system leadership to recruit, retain, mentor, and develop surgical oncology faculty and staff while fostering a culture of academic excellence, innovation, collegiality, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Lead quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, accreditation, and patient satisfaction initiatives, ensuring adherence to all institutional, state, federal, and accrediting body requirements.
• Represent Surgical Oncology in system-wide meetings and initiatives, promoting standardization, regionalization, care integration, strategic partnerships, and program visibility throughout RWJBarnabas Health and the broader community.
• Collaborate with oncology service line and system leadership on physician compensation models, performance incentives, strategic partnerships, and new program development opportunities that strengthen oncology services across the network.

Research:

• Advance and expand the Division's clinical, translational, and investigator-initiated research portfolio by fostering collaboration across specialty programs, promoting participation in cooperative group, industry-sponsored, and investigator-initiated studies, and strengthening clinical trial activity throughout Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health.
• Maintain a nationally recognized scholarly program through sustained publication, successful acquisition of extramural funding, and responsible stewardship of research and philanthropic resources in support of innovative surgical oncology research initiatives.

Teaching

• Participate in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows as part of the educational mission of Rutgers Health.
• Mentor and develop junior faculty within the Division in accordance with the Rutgers Health Appointments and Promotions Guidelines.

Patient Care

• Maintain an active surgical oncology practice consistent with the responsibilities of the role.
• Support clinical faculty and staff productivity in accordance with established benchmarks.
• Monitor clinical performance, quality metrics, and resource utilization to ensure high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered care.
• Promote multidisciplinary care coordination and the delivery of comprehensive, state-of-the-art surgical oncology services across Rutgers Cancer Institute, the Morris Cancer Center, and RWJBarnabas Health.

Position Status
Full Time

Posting Number
25FA0983

Posting Open Date
10/14/2025

Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• MD or equivalent
• Board Certification in General Surgery and either Board Certification in Complex General Surgical Oncology or at least of the associate professor level as an academic Surgical Oncologist required
• Eligible/Active NJ Medical License
• Proven leadership experience/building a clinical program.
• Record of a clinical research program and a strong publication record in collaborative research.
• Strong teaching skills/mentorship evidence of successful faculty development.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment