Description
Rutgers Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS), seeks a nationally recognized clinical researcher and breast surgical oncologist at the Associate Professor to Professor level to serve as Chief of Breast Surgical Oncology. The Chief will also serve as the Southern Regional Director for Breast Surgical Services for the RWJ Barnabas Health Oncology Service Line. Candidates should have proven leadership experience and a distinguished record of original clinical research, exceptional clinical and educational skills, and a commitment to the Institute's mission. This exciting leadership position has the opportunity to shape an existing program by leveraging the unique resources in the state's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and the RWJBarnabas Health system.
Rutgers Cancer Institute’s Breast Oncology Program currently consists of four-full time, SSO-fellowship trained surgeons, supported by four dedicated breast medical oncologists and two radiation oncologists focused on breast cancer in the New Brunswick location. Rutgers Cancer Institute and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School also offer an SSO-accredited Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship since 2007. The principal teaching hospital, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.
The academic appointment will be in the Department of Surgery of RWJMS with a resident faculty appointment at Rutgers Cancer Institute. The Chief will oversee all operational and programmatic matters regarding breast surgical oncology programs for the Rutgers Cancer Institute and the integrated expanded southern region of RWJBarnabas Health. Faculty rank and salary are commensurate with experience. Attractive recruitment package including research program resources available.
Become part of our innovative team located in New Brunswick and make history as we unveil the groundbreaking Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center—a 12-story, 520,000 square foot freestanding cancer hospital, the first of its kind in New Jersey. Explore the state-of-the- art facility here and discover more about our groundbreaking initiatives at www.cinj.org. Our oncology service line is the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, with a service area covering nine counties with five million people. Our integrated cancer care model offers access to the most advanced diagnostic and treatment options for adult and pediatric cancer patients, including clinical trials, immunotherapy, proton therapy, precision medicine, CAR T-cell therapy and cardio-oncology. Unique opportunities exist for collaborations between clinical and research programs, including clinical trials research, cancer chemoprevention, clinical and basic pharmacology, and Phase 1 clinical trials.
Must have MD with active/be eligible for NJ Medical License; Board Certification in General Surgery; breast surgical oncology fellowship or surgical oncology fellowship; academic credentials for Associate Professor/Professor rank. Faculty will have the exciting opportunity to be involved in teaching activities for medical students and residents as well as targeted lectures in their area of expertise. For more information please contact cinjcareers @ rutgers.edu.
To apply, please visit: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/204931
