Associate Professor of Surgery

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 434,345 - 530,866; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation, holidays, and leave

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employee and

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University in New Jersey seeks an Associate Professor of Surgery to lead and contribute to the Division of Acute Care Surgery, focusing on Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care. The role includes patient care, teaching, scholarly activity, and quality improvement across RWJ and affiliated hospitals.

The successful candidate will hold an MD/DO, complete a general surgery residency, and have fellowship training in Acute Care Surgery with board certification or

Qualifications

• Medical degree required (M.D., D.O. or equivalent).
• Completed General Surgery Residency.
• Fellowship training in Acute Care Surgery.
• Board certification or board eligibility by the American Board of Surgery.
• Board certification or eligibility for Added Qualifications in Surgical Critical Care.
• Valid New Jersey medical license or eligibility to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care across Acute Care Surgery (Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Emergency General Surgery) at RWJUH and RWJ Somerset Hospital.
• Respond to trauma activations and provide timely specialty consultations.
• Communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, medications and follow-up recommendations.
• Maintain clinical availability for consultations and follow-up care.
• Participate in departmental meetings, rounds, and academic activities.
• Contribute to clinical protocol development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior faculty in clinical practice and academic development.
• Pursue research, education, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

General Surgery Residency

Fellowship in Acute Care Surgery

Board certification or board-eligibility by the American Board of Surgery

Board certification or eligibility for Added Qualifications in Surgical Critical Care

New Jersey medical license or eligibility

Job description

Overview

Position: Associate Professor of Surgery. Department: RWJ – Surgery General. Salary: a minimum of $482,606. Offering information indicates compensation may be determined by factors including qualifications, experience, and department or grant funds, with consideration of market benchmarks and internal equity. Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package; specifics vary by position.

Posting Summary

Job Description for an Acute Care Surgeon within the Division of Acute Care Surgery at a major academic medical center. The candidate should have expertise across the three core components of Acute Care Surgery—Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care—with emphasis on clinical excellence, multidisciplinary care, education, research, quality improvement, and programmatic growth. Responsibilities include patient care, medical record completion, teaching, scholarly activities, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for patients across the full spectrum of Acute Care Surgery (Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Emergency General Surgery), including in-patient and out-patient care at RWJUH and coverage at RWJ Somerset Hospital.
• Respond to trauma activations and provide timely specialty consultations.
• Communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up recommendations with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Maintain clinical availability for consultations and follow-up care.
• Participate in departmental meetings, morbidity and mortality conferences, grand rounds, and academic activities.
• Participate in scheduled Acute Care Surgery call responsibilities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of clinical protocols, guidelines, and critical care pathways.
• Mentor junior faculty in clinical practice, leadership, and academic development.
• Pursue academic and research interests, including education, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with medical documentation standards.
• Complete accurate and timely medical records and billing documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and demonstrate strong organizational and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (M.D., D.O., or equivalent).
• Completion of a General Surgery Residency Program.
• Fellowship training in Acute Care Surgery or related specialty.
• Board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Surgery.
• Board-certified or eligible for Added Qualifications in Surgical Critical Care.
• Valid New Jersey medical license or eligibility to obtain one.

Posting Details

• Position Status: Full Time
• Posting Number: 26FA0676
• Posting Open Date: 07/14/2026
• Posting Close Date: 02/12/2027
• Special Instructions to Applicants: Please refer to the posting for full instructions.
• Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
• Home Location Campus: Downtown New Brunswick
• City: New Brunswick
• State: NJ

Benefits

• 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

Pre-employment and Compliance

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

Immunization and Equal Employment Opportunity

Immunization requirements: Immunization policy compliance may be required for flu season; vaccination or approved exemptions may be necessary and failure to comply may result in rescission of offer or disciplinary action. Equal Employment Opportunity: Rutgers University provides equal opportunity in employment for all applicants regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or other protected status. See the university Non-Discrimination Statement for details.