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Assistant Professor of Surgery

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Nov 16, 2024

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Assistant Professor of Surgery
Department	RWJ-Thoracic Surgery
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary	Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, NJ is seeking a full-time Thoracic Surgeon at the Assistant Professor level in an Academic setting. This position will also be affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, RWJBarnabas affiliate hospital programs, and the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey ( CINJ). The responsibilities of this position include care of cardiothoracic patients and the teaching of residents and medical students. A demonstrated research interest and publication record are highly desirable. The appointee will participate in the full spectrum of thoracic surgical practice. The ideal candidate should have broad experience and knowledge of general thoracic surgery, including: endoscopy, esophageal, VATS, and robotic surgery. Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent, and 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of New Jersey. The candidate would be expected to meet requirements for an appointment as an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Department of Surgery and will be compensated commensurately. Rutgers RWJMS is located in Central New Jersey in the city of New Brunswick adjacent to the Rutgers University campus. The area offers nationally renowned school systems and excellent quality of life, with easy access to beaches, ski resorts, and sophisticated international suburban communities. New York City and Philadelphia are easily accessible. This is a full-time employed position within Rutgers Health, the most comprehensive academic health care provider organization in New Jersey, combining an unprecedented scope of clinical care, research, and education. It has a single focus: helping people and populations get well and stay well. Rutgers is a leading national research university and New Jersey's preeminent comprehensive public institution of higher education. Rutgers RJWMS is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V, and a member of the University Health System of New Jersey.
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Posting Number	22FA0679
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Minimum Education and Experience	Qualifications: The successful candidate must: Have a MD, DO, or equivalent Hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the state of New Jersey
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Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/166763
Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
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Immunization Requirements

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