Clinical Assistant Professor/Ambulatory Care/Psych

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 103,500 - 126,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation and leave programs

Competitive retirement benefits

Employee and dependent educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Job summary

A leading educational institution in New Jersey invites applications for a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor in Ambulatory Care/Psychiatry. The successful candidate will collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient care and engage in educational activities within the Behavioral Health program. Ideal applicants will have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and experience in Psychiatry/Behavioral Health, with a commitment to teaching and service. This position emphasizes quality improvement initiatives and supports students and residents' education.

Qualifications

• At least two years of residency training with a PGY-2 in Psychiatry/Behavioral Health.
• Board certification preferred.
• Eligibility for licensure as a pharmacist in New Jersey required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with healthcare staff to optimize patient care.
• Organize clinical and quality improvement activities.
• Provide community outreach support and precept students.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team-oriented

Patient-centered care

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy degree

Job description

Overview

Position Details

Posting Title: Clinical Assistant Professor/Ambulatory Care/Psych

Department: Pharmacy Practice & Administra

Salary: 115,000

Position Status: Full Time

Posting Number: 26FA0114

Posting Open Date: 02/09/2026

Posting Close Date:

Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health clinical pharmacist faculty member will:

• Collaborate with pharmacists, nurses, and medical staff to optimize patient care in the Behavioral Health program across inpatient, emergency department, and ambulatory settings, with a primary focus on inpatient care.
• Organize, develop, and participate in clinical and quality improvement activities.
• Practice under a collaborative practice agreement to optimize inpatient and outpatient pharmacotherapy.
• Participate in quality initiatives to reduce readmissions and enhance medication access.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, provide interprofessional education, and collaborate on policy and procedure development.
• Engage in committee participation, research and medication use evaluations, dosing consults, and support Medication Assistance Treatment initiatives.
• Provide community outreach support and precept Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiential students and PGY-1 residents on psychiatry rotations.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree required.
• At least two years of residency training with a PGY-2 in Psychiatry/Behavioral Health or equivalent experience.
• Highly motivated, innovative, team-oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide patient-centered care, and a commitment to teaching, service, and professional advancement.
• Board certification is preferred.
• Eligibility for licensure as a pharmacist in the State of New Jersey is required.

Posting Summary

The Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position. The faculty member will hold a clinical appointment in Inpatient Behavioral Health at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset. The school emphasizes teaching, practice, scholarship, and service, aiming to prepare students for evolving healthcare environments.

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset (RWJUH Somerset) is a 343-bed community hospital in Somerville, NJ, and a teaching site for Rutgers University. It has earned national recognition for clinical quality and safety, including the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence and the Leapfrog "A" Hospital Safety Grade. In 2025, it was named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades and recognized as a Leader in LGBT Health Care Equality by the Human Rights Campaign. The inpatient psychiatry unit (5W) has 27 beds with daily rounds and group sessions; the outpatient eating disorder unit has 20 beds with daily rounds. While the position focuses on inpatient care, there is room for growth to support other psychiatry services.

The position involves collaboration across inpatient, ED, and ambulatory settings, with a focus on inpatient care, clinical and quality improvement activities, and education for students and residents.

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

Posting Details

• Special Instructions to Applicants:
• Quick Link to Posting: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/268385
• Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
• Home Location Campus: Rutgers University - New Brunswick
• City: Piscataway
• State: NJ
• Location Details: Split time between Rutgers Busch Campus and Site Location, Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, Somerset, NJ.

Pre-employment Screenings

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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 of vaccination. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or obtain an exemption may result in rescission of an offer or disciplinary action.

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