Urologic Oncologist (Open Rank)

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting TitleUrologic Oncologist (Open Rank)DepartmentCINJ - Urology OncologySalary DetailsA minimum of $424,000 Salary commensurate with rankOffer InformationThe 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.BenefitsRutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:Medical, prescription drug, and dental coveragePaid vacation, holidays, and various leave programsCompetitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings optionsEmployee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)Life insurance coverageEmployee discount programsPosting SummaryWe seek an academic urologic oncologist at the assistant, associate, or professor level, to join our collaborative multidisciplinary Genitourinary (GU) Oncology Program. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment toexcellence in clinical care, academic scholarship, and innovation. Candidates with expertise and interest in clinical trial development, investigator-initiated research, translational science, and multidisciplinary cancer care are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have demonstrated clinical expertise and technical proficiency in the management of complex genitourinary malignancies and will have the opportunity to develop a disease-focused clinical and research program.This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic team and academic environment with access to a broad and diverse patient population, multidisciplinary clinical expertise, and a robust infrastructure for clinical investigation and translational research.Academic appointment will be in the Department of Surgery and the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Leadership opportunities exist for qualified candidates.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Expected clinical effort will be .60 -.70.Participate in team research and/or funded research as a significant contributor.Develop a disease-focused clinical and research programFaculty rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.See all our open faculty positions here!Position StatusFull TimePosting Number26FA0847Posting Open Date09/28/2026Posting Close Date05/01/2027 Qualifications Minimum Education and ExperienceMinimum Education/Specialty, License/Certification:MD or equivalentSociety of Urologic Oncology-accredited fellowship trainingExperience with conventional open surgery and robotic-assisted surgeryBoard eligible/certifiedMinimum Qualifications and Experience:Strong interest in developing a robust GU disease-specific program and playing an important role within a multidisciplinary GU ProgramTraining in clinical/translational researchCertifications/LicensesRequired Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesPreferred QualificationsExpertise and interest in clinical trial development, investigator-initiated research and/or translational scienceEquipment UtilizedPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentOverviewRutgers HealthNew Jersey’s premier academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students and trainees, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.Our elite and renowned faculty are teachers, health researchers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education and training in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. An important mission of RBHS is to promote the careers of faculty, staff, and learners.Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolAs one of the nation’s comprehensive medical schools, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) is dedicated to pursuing excellence in education, research, healthcare delivery, and the promotion of community health. In cooperation with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, the medical school’s principal affiliate, they comprise New Jersey’s premier academic medical center. In addition, RWJMS has 34 other hospital affiliates and ambulatory care sites throughout the region. RWJMS encompasses 20 basic science and clinical departments and hosts centers and institutes, described below. The medical school maintains undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate educational programs for more than 1,500 students on its campuses in New Brunswick and Piscataway. It provides continuing education courses for healthcare professionals and community education programs. Previously an academic unit of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, RWJMS became part of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, as part of the New Jersey Medical and Health Sciences Education Restructuring Act, on July 1, 2013.Rutgers Cancer InstituteRutgers Cancer Institute is the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in New Jersey, and a leader in laboratory, clinical prevention and public health science. Rutgers Cancer Institute offers world-class quality cancer care providing the most advanced medicines and treatment options for patients in its New Brunswick facility as well as at its network of hospitals across the state through the partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health System and University Hospital in Newark.The Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center, located adjacent to Rutgers Cancer Institute and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, is New Jersey’s first freestanding cancer hospital. The 510,000-square-foot facility features comprehensive outpatient and inpatient clinical space, including 84 infusion bays, 74 exam rooms, and 96 inpatient beds. The center also includes state-of-the-art research laboratories designed to advance critical scientific investigation and provide opportunities for physician-scientists to translate discoveries directly to patient care. In addition, the Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center brings together comprehensive cancer care, research, wellness, and education resources in one location. Learn more about the facility at .Rutgers Cancer Institute is home to nearly 250 internationally recognized physicians and researchers. The long-standing relationship with their NCI Research Consortium Partner Princeton University was recently leveraged to establish the Ludwig Cancer Research Princeton Branch with several faculty as founding members and leaders of the Branch. Their work on cancer metabolism, not only through the new Ludwig Branch but also through the Duncan and Nancy MacMillan Cancer Immunology and Metabolism Center of Excellence at Rutgers Cancer Institute, will accelerate and translate laboratory discoveries into clinical treatments through more effective and efficiently designed clinical trials.StatementRutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and RWJBarnabas Health, the state’s largest health care delivery system partner to deliver high-quality and sophisticated oncology care to patients close to home. This integrated cancer care model combines the strength of both entities, offering access to the most advanced diagnostic and treatment options for adult and pediatric cancer patients, including clinical trials, immunotherapy, proton therapy, precision medicine, CAR T-cell therapy and cardio-oncology. Through the above mentioned partnership and an academic appointment at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, unique opportunities exist for collaborations between clinical and research programs, including clinical trials research, cancer chemoprevention, clinical and basic pharmacology, and Phase 1 clinical trials.MissionTo accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communitiesVisionThrough our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves.Core Values•Curiosity and Discovery: encouraging an environment of continuous inquiry, creativity, and innovation to generate new knowledge•Integrity: earning the trust of those we serve and each other through honesty, transparency, accountability, and continuous reflection•Collaboration: approaching all opportunities with an understanding that together we are better and can achieve more; promoting and maintaining an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge•Cultivating Diversity: making conscientious efforts in all we do to ensure that our leadership, scientists, clinicians, supporting staff, and trainees reflect the rich diversity of the state of New Jersey and the patient populations and communities we serve•Respect and Caring: consistently demonstrating caring, compassion, and respect through our words and actions•Perseverance: maintaining an unwavering commitment to our mission; embracing change, overcoming obstacles, and creating and recreating the path to achieve our goals Posting Details Special Instructions to ApplicantsApplicants should submit a CV, a cover letter detailing how the candidate’s work will contribute to the Rutgers Cancer Institute Mission, and list 3 references with contact information or upload reference letters.Quick Link to PostingCampusRutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)Home Location CampusDowntown New BrunswickCityNew BrunswickStateNJLocation 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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