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Recruitment/Posting Title
Associate Professor of Surgery - Section Chief of Transplant Surgery
Department
RWJ - Surgery General
Salary Details
A minimum of 637,341
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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
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 (when applicable)
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs
Posting Summary
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
Looking for a Section Chief of Transplant Surgery to lead and grow an abdominal organ transplant program within an academic medical center. The candidate should have expertise in transplant surgery, including organ transplantation and recovery, with a focus on clinical excellence, program development, and multidisciplinary care.
As an attending at Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, responsibilities will include all aspects of patient care and medical record completion, teaching of students, residents and fellows via clinical patient rounds, Grand Rounds, and departmental conferences; participation in community education programs and lecture series; submission of abstracts/manuscripts for publication; and other duties as assigned by the Division Chief, Chair or Dean. Position duties will be to function as the Section Chief of Transplant Surgery.
This will include: Leading the transplant program and overseeing complex patient care
Rounding on transplant patients and taking call
Managing transplant operations, including evaluations, waitlist, and donor care
Administrative duties, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance
Recruitment, mentoring, and participation in residency and fellowship programs
Responsible for educating medical students, residents, and other post-graduates.
Position Status
Full Time
Posting Number
26FA0390
Posting Open Date
04/22/2026
Posting Close Date
10/22/2026
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience This position requires an M. D. or equivalent
Must be board-certified in General Surgery with fellowship training in Abdominal Organ Transplantation, robotic/laparoscopic training/experience is preferred and be eligible for an academic appointment. Expertise in all aspects of Pancreas Transplantation is highly desired.
Certifications/Licenses
Active New Jersey Medical License preferred, or eligibility for licensure in New Jersey.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
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Physical Demands and Work Environment
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Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Downtown New Brunswick
City
New Brunswick
State
NJ
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Immunization Requirements
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 candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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new brunswick, NJ, 08933, US
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