Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Division Chief, Surgical Oncology (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

The Rutgers Cancer Institute seeks a nationally recognized clinical researcher and surgical oncologist, with proven leadership experience and a distinguished record of original clinical research, exceptional clinical and educational skills, and a commitment to the Institute's mission. The next Division Chief of Surgical Oncology at Rutgers Cancer Institute and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School has the opportunity to shape a program by leveraging the unique programs and resources in the state's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and the scale of the RWJBarnabas Health system. The division has 5 specialty sections including complex general surgical oncology, hepatobiliary surgery, endocrine surgery, cutaneous and soft tissue surgery, and breast 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.

The academic appointment will be in the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School with a resident faculty appointment at Rutgers Cancer Institute and a close working relationship 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. Faculty rank and salary are commensurate with experience.

Faculty at the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School will have the opportunity to engage in exciting teaching and mentorship activities for junior faculty and graduate students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide oversight for all operational and programmatic aspects within the discipline of surgical oncology (GI, HPB, Melanoma/sarcoma, Breast, Endocrine, Research) and is responsible for oversight of the clinical practice, clinical research activities, and mentorship of the researchers/providers assigned.

Research

• Support collaboration between members of various specialty clinical research programs.
• Support participation by surgical oncologists in cooperative group, industry sponsored and investigator-initiated research.
• Publish scholarly articles regularly with an emphasis on collaborative reports from Surgical Oncology.
• Successfully initiate and sustain external funding to support investigator-initiated research programs.
• Collaborate with colleagues throughout the RWJBH oncology service line for clinical trial research in surgical oncology.
• Support responsible stewardship of philanthropic funds in collaboration with the Rutgers Foundation and Division members

Teaching

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

Service

• Participate in executive-level leadership meetings as needed, representing Surgical Oncology.

Patient Care

• Maintain clinical activity by full participation in program clinical workload (60-70%).
• Support clinical faculty/staff productivity in accordance with established benchmarks.
• Review Division clinical performance to ensure quality of care and efficient use of resources.

Administrative

• Assist the Chief Surgical Officer, Rutgers Cancer Institute and Department Chair in relevant short and long range planning, funding procurement and sustainability.
• Direct professional activities and projects to ensure excellence within the area of surgical oncology.
• Collaborate with the Chief Surgical Officer, relevant Chiefs and oncology service line leadership to recruit and retain surgical oncology faculty and staff.
• Collaborate closely with local cancer institute and RWJUH nursing and administrative leadership for optimization of ambulatory and inpatient operations, efficiency, and patient experience.
• Work with the relevant RWJMS departments to ensure that patients receive comprehensive, state-of-the-art care in the surgical oncology clinic.
• Oversee clinical and research resources of the Division to ensure optimal use and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements (e.g. JC)
• Collaborate with RWJBH oncology service line leadership for innovation and integration of surgical care and related services throughout the region.
• Understand and adhere to RBHS compliance standards as they appear in RBHS (legacy UMDNJ) Corporate Compliance Policy and Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.

For questions on this position or to learn more about our available positions, please contact the Rutgers Cancer Institute Faculty Recruitment Office at [email protected].

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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