Associate Professor General Surgery/Transplant Surgery
Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Education and Training
Specialty Professor
Location 08901, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/15/23
Position Details



Position Information






Recruitment/Posting Title


Associate Professor General Surgery/Transplant Surgery





Department


RWJ-Surgery - General





Salary


Commensurate With Experience





Posting Summary


The Division of General Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is actively recruiting a full-time Academic General Surgeon at the Associate Professor level, for Transplant Surgery Applicants must have a strong interest in clinical practice of general surgery patients and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. In addition, applicants need to demonstrate a commitment to scientific research in either basic science, clinical trials or health services research. Successful candidates will be expected to develop their interest into internal and extramural funding applications.

Candidates must be board certified/eligible in general surgery. You must also be eligible for licensure in the State of New Jersey.

As an attending at Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, responsibilities will include all aspects of patient care and medical record completion, teaching of students, residents and fellows via clinical patient rounds, Grand Rounds, attendance at and participation in departmental conferences; participation in community education programs and lecture series; submission of abstracts/manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals; and other duties as assigned by the Division Chief, Chair or Dean. Position duties will be to function as a General Surgeon at both RWJMS and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick and Somerset.

Rutgers University is an ADA, AA/EEO employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, current CV, complete contact information of three professional references to the address below. Personal statements summarizing teaching experience, clinical and research interests, and contributions to diversity are encouraged.





Position Status


Full Time





COVID-19 Immunization Requirement


Under Policy 60.1.35, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Prospective employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster within two weeks (14 calendar days) of eligibility. Based on current guidance, individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of any COVID-19 vaccine authorized or approved for use in the United States by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Eligibility for a booster against COVID-19 varies and is explained on the Universitys web site located at https://coronavirus.rutgers.edu/covid-19-vaccine. Failure to provide proof of primary vaccination and booster will result in rescission of a prospective employees offer of employment and/or disciplinary action up to and including termination.





Posting Number


22FA1486





Posting Open Date


12/14/2022





Posting Close Date


04/15/2023








Qualifications






Minimum Education and Experience


Candidates must be board certified/eligible in general surgery. You must also be eligible for licensure in the State of New Jersey.





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Quick Link to Posting


https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/188021





Campus


Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)





Home Location Campus


Rutgers University - New Brunswick





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State


NJ





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Pre-employment Screenings


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







Immunization Requirements


Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidates offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.