Tenure Track - Instructor/Assistant Professor

Rutgers University

New Brunswick (NJ)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 115,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Vacation and leave programs

Retirement benefits

Education benefits for employee and/or

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a tenure-track faculty member (Instructor/Assistant Professor) in the RWJ - Obstetrics & Gynecology department. The incumbent will lead cutting-edge epidemiologic research in perinatal and women’s health, develop causal inference methods, and present findings at national and international conferences.

The role includes teaching responsibilities and opportunities to contribute to departmental and university-wide scholarly activity, with a competitive compensation

Qualifications

PhD in epidemiology completed or near completion.
Post-doctoral training preferred.
Strong record of scholarly achievement and publications.

Responsibilities

Conduct etiologic research in perinatal or reproductive epidemiology and population health.
Develop and apply innovative epidemiologic methods.
Maintain an independent research portfolio with funding.
Participate actively in teaching programs.
Foster departmental engagement with medical school, public health, and institutes.
Comply with Rutgers RBHS policies.

Skills

Epidemiology

Causal inference

Teaching in higher education

Research funding

Education

PhD in Epidemiology

Post-doctoral training

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Tenure Track - Instructor/Assistant Professor Department RWJ - Obstetrics & Gynocology

Salary Details A minimum of $ 95,000 for Instructor or $115,252 for Assistant Professor. 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

This candidate will be expected to undertake cutting-edge research using empirical data and to develop innovative approaches to causal analysis in perinatal and women’s health research. The candidate will be expected to present the findings of the research endeavors at national and international conferences. As well, the candidate will be expected to serve on scientific advisory committees nationally, including, but not limited to, serving as an editor of a journal, serving on editorial boards of journals, lead symposia at national and international conferences, etc.

Specific Responsibilities Include

Conduct etiologic research in their area of interest/expertise, aligned to perinatal or reproductive epidemiology, as well as population health research, causal models, and causal inference in women’s health.

Devote efforts to the development and applications of innovative epidemiologic methods.

Maintain an independent and successful research portfolio with independent funding.

Participate actively in teaching programs.

Facilitate departmental engagement in these areas with similar efforts within the medical school, the school of public health, and institutes and centers.

Understands and adheres to Rutgers’ compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.

These expectations are not all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned by the Division Chief or the Department Chair.

Position Status Full Time

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

The candidate must have completed, or soon to complete, doctoral training (Ph.D., ScD, or DrPH) in epidemiology. Candidates with post-doctoral training are preferred. Preferred qualifications include individuals who have received funding (or applied for a funded) career development award and have a strong record of scholarly achievement with an impressive publication record.

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

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Standing, sitting, walking, talking, or hearing. No special vision requirements.

Overview Statement

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/263773 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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