Associate Professor of Transplant Surgery

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 421,880 - 515,631; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee educational benefits

Job summary

Rutgers University is looking for a skilled Abdominal Transplant Surgeon to join its growing abdominal organ transplant program at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick. This role includes providing patient care, participating in teaching and research, and contributing to program growth.

The ideal candidate will perform transplant surgeries, manage donor and recipient care, and engage in clinical research. A comprehensive benefits package is also offered.

Qualifications

• M.D. or equivalent degree required for the position.
• Board‑certified in General Surgery with fellowship training in Abdominal Organ Transplantation is essential.
• Robotic/laparoscopic training or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform kidney and pancreas transplant surgeries.
• Manage donor and transplant recipient care.
• Participate in transplant candidate selection committees.
• Engage in clinical research and scholarship activities.

Skills

Abdominal Transplant Surgery

Patient Care

Clinical Research

Teaching and Mentoring

Robotic/Laparoscopic Training

Education

M.D. or equivalent degree

Board-certified in General Surgery

Job description

Associate Professor of Transplant Surgery

Position Summary: Looking for a skilled Abdominal Transplant Surgeon to join a growing abdominal organ transplant program at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and University Hospital in New Brunswick. The candidate will provide patient care, teach, participate in research and quality initiatives, and contribute to program growth.

Salary and Benefits

Minimum salary of $468,756. Final salary will consider qualifications, experience and available funds. Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, prescription drug coverage; paid vacation and holidays; competitive retirement plans; employee and dependent educational benefits; life insurance; and employee discount programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform kidney and pancreas transplant surgeries, procurements, and related procedures.
• Manage all phases of donor and transplant recipient care in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Participate in transplant candidate selection committees and develop clinical protocols.
• Support quality improvement, clinical outcomes, and regulatory performance initiatives.
• Engage in clinical research, scholarship, and innovation activities.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and other trainees in office, inpatient, and operative settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary transplant teams to provide patient-centered care.
• Support strategic growth, regional visibility, and sustainability of the abdominal organ transplant program.
• Participate in national and regional transplant societies and professional organizations.

Qualifications

• M.D. or equivalent degree.
• Board‑certified in General Surgery with fellowship training in Abdominal Organ Transplantation.
• Robotic/laparoscopic training or experience preferred.
• Eligibility for an academic appointment.
• Expertise in pancreas transplantation highly desired.

Certifications & Licenses

Active New Jersey Medical License preferred, or eligibility to obtain one.

Location

Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS), Downtown New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Posting Dates

Posting Open Date: May 28, 2026. Posting Close Date: December 4, 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Rutgers University provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, marital status, gender identity, disability, or any other protected category.