Assistant/Associate Professor Behavioral Neurology

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 190,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree and eligibility for New Jersey medical license.
• Board-certified or eligible in neurology.
• Graduate of an ACGME-accredited neurology residency.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates Behavioral Neurology patients.
• Monitors communication with other Behavioral Neurology providers for emergencies.
• Maintains follow-up care for Behavioral Neurology patients.
• Participates in Neurology Grand Rounds and teaching activities.
• Contributes to clinical trials as site principal investigator or sub-investigator.

Education

MD or equivalent

ACGME-accredited neurology residency graduate

Board-certified or eligible in neurology

Job description

Position Details

Position Information: Recruitment/Posting Title Assistant/Associate Professor Behavioral Neurology Department RWJ - Neurology. Salary Details: A minimum of $211,320 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

FUNCTION: Participate in clinical care of patients with Behavioral Disorders, Alzheimer’s Disease, according to a schedule determined by the Chair.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates Behavioral Neurology patients.
• Monitors communication with other Behavioral Neurology providers for patient to be seen on an emergency basis.
• Maintains follow-up care for Behavioral Neurology patients.
• Partaking in our Neurology Grand Rounds.
• Perform night call and weekend inpatient coverage at Barnabas-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in equal proportion with the other faculty in rotation.
• Participate in the teaching mission of RWJMS to the extent determined in consultation with the Department Chair. This may include teaching and mentoring medical students, neurology residents, Behavioral Neurology fellows and rotators from other departments. The teaching will take place in inpatient and outpatient settings and in seminars and occasional formal lectures in the preclinical setting. It may also include supervising a weekly resident Continuity Clinic.
• Participate as site principal investigator or sub-investigator in clinical trials sponsored by industry and other sources.
• Perform and publish other research to the extent consistent with the track of the appointment (Professional Practice, Clinical Educator or Clinical Scholar).
• Refer patients as appropriate to clinical trials and other research activity in the department and otherwise participate in the scholarly productivity and culture of the department.
• Participate in community service responsibilities of the department in such areas as providing neurological care for indigent patients and teaching or advising lay community groups in the area of Behavioral Neurology.
• Participate in the administrative tasks of the department of Neurology and RWJMS. This will include membership in standing or ad hoc departmental and institutional committees as determined in consultation with the Chair and according to RWJMS By-Laws; and attending departmental and institutional faculty meetings.
• Maintain knowledge through continuing education and by maintaining Board certification in neurology and any relevant subspecialty certification.

Position Status

Full Time. Posting Number 26FA0125. Posting Open Date 02/09/2026. Posting Close Date 01/01/2027.

Qualifications

MD Candidates must be graduates of an ACGME-accredited neurology residency, be board-certified or eligible in neurology, and be eligible for a New Jersey License. Rank and track will be consistent with qualifications.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Statement

Posting Details

Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location: Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick City, New Brunswick, State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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

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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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents