Academic Adolescent Medicine Physician Opportunity, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences – New Jersey Medical School

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) is New Jersey’s largest and most influential constellation of academic institutions devoted to medicine, dentistry, health-related sciences, and health services. The Department of Pediatrics at NJMS in Newark provides services to the diverse population of our metropolitan tri-county catchment area, with a pediatric census of 460,000. NJMS boasts a wide range of pediatric surgical subspecialties, as well as the full spectrum of pediatric medical specialties. As the principal teaching hospital for NJMS and the state’s busiest Level 1 Trauma Center, The University Hospital is the referral center for many of the state’s most advanced medical services and specialty care programs. The pediatric department supports a Level III NICU, PICU and pediatric ED. The Division of Adolescent Medicine has served the needs of our youth since 1976.

Our location offers the best of all worlds including excellent schools, a suburban or urban lifestyle and the full spectrum of indoor and outdoor leisure activities. New York City is easily accessible via a 20-minute train ride.

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) and the Division of Adolescent Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure Clinical Educator track. Applicants must have an MD or MD/PhD or equivalent degree. To qualify, the successful candidate must be board-certified in Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine and possess State of New Jersey medical licensure.

The position offers an outstanding opportunity for an Adolescent Medicine physician to join our faculty of more than 30 full-time clinicians and scientists. You will bring a proven track record of quality patient care and teaching to this exciting role and will be integral in growing the department and expanding upon its research and clinical endeavors in Newark, NJ and the surrounding region.

Teaching responsibilities may include participation in clinical education of medical students, residents, and fellows as a member of the Division of Adolescent Medicine.

Clinical responsibilities may include inpatient and outpatient primary and specialty care in Adolescent Medicine at University Hospital. Multiple sites of practice may be available.

Multiple opportunities for collaborative clinical and community based research and grants are available related to continuous quality improvement, health services, minority health, LGBTQ health/ gender affirming therapy, resiliency, STDs/HIV prevention and care & treatment, pregnancy prevention/ family planning, smoking, gender, eating disorders, weight reduction, depression and suicide. Participation in the expansion of the Division’s grant portfolio is expected. Leadership positions in these clinical areas may also be available.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. This full time position offers a competitive salary with a full and comprehensive benefits package. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested candidates should submit a CV to: Marilyn Smith at smithma1@njms.rutgers.edu. For additional information, contact: Dr. Onajovwe Fofah, Interim Chair, Department of Pediatrics - Email: fofahon@njms.rutgers.edu; Phone: 973-972-5276.

APPLICANTS MUST APPLY AT: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/144876

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For more information, please visit http://recruitment.rutgers.edu/TheRUCommitment.htm. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.