Dermatology Residency Program Director

Dermatology Residency Program Director

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title - Dermatology Residency Program Director

Department - RWJ - Medicine Chairman

Salary Details - Minimum of $383,398

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 - To perform this role successfully, an individual must possess specialty expertise, including current certification in the relevant specialty from the American Board of Dermatology, as well as current medical licensure and an appropriate medical staff appointment. The individual must also maintain ongoing clinical activity. As a role model for faculty members and residents, the program director is expected to engage in clinical practice consistent with the specialty, thereby demonstrating and reinforcing the Core Competencies. Additionally, the program director must show evidence of continued academic achievement in dermatologysuch as publications, the development of educational programs, or the conduct of researchand have at least three years of documented educational and/or administrative experience, or qualifications otherwise acceptable to the Review Committee.

Program Director Responsibilities

The program director must have responsibility, authority, and accountability for: administration and operations; teaching and scholarly activity; resident recruitment and selection, evaluation, and promotion of residents, and disciplinary action; supervision of residents; and resident education in the context of patient care.

The program director must: be a role model of professionalism; design and conduct the program in a fashion consistent with the needs of the community, the mission(s) of the Sponsoring Institution, and the mission(s) of the program; administer and maintain a learning environment conducive to educating the residents in each of the ACGME Competency domains; develop and oversee a process to evaluate candidates prior to approval as program faculty members for participation in the residency program education and at least annually thereafter; have the authority to approve program faculty members for participation in the residency program education at all sites; have the authority to remove program faculty members from participation in the residency program education at all sites; have the authority to remove residents from supervising interactions and/or learning environments that do not meet the standards of the program; submit accurate and complete information required and requested by the DIO, GMEC, and ACGME; provide applicants who are offered an interview with information related to the applicant's eligibility for the relevant specialty board examination(s); provide a learning and working environment in which residents have the opportunity to raise concerns and provide feedback in a confidential manner as appropriate, without fear of intimidation or retaliation; ensure the program's compliance with the Sponsoring Institution's policies and procedures related to grievances and due process; ensure the program's compliance with the Sponsoring Institution's policies and procedures for due process when action is taken to suspend or dismiss, not to promote, or not to renew the appointment of a resident; ensure the program's compliance with the Sponsoring Institution's policies and procedures on employment and non-discrimination; document verification of program completion for all graduating residents within 30 days; provide verification of an individual resident's completion upon the residents' request, within 30 days; obtain review and approval of the Sponsoring Institution's 010 before submitting information or requests to the ACGME, as required in the Institutional Requirements and outlined in the ACGME Program Director's Guide to the Common Program Requirements.

General Faculty Responsibilities: Faculty members are a foundational element of graduate medical education faculty members teach residents how to care for patients. Faculty members provide an important bridge allowing residents to grow and become practice-ready, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care. They are role models for future generations of physicians by demonstrating compassion, commitment to excellence in teaching and patient care, professionalism, and a dedication to lifelong learning. Faculty members experience the pride and joy of fostering the growth and development of future colleagues. The care they provide is enhanced by the opportunity to teach. By employing a scholarly approach to patient care, faculty members, through the graduate medical education system, improve the health of the individual and the population. Faculty members ensure that patients receive the level of care expected from a specialist in the field. They recognize and respond to the needs of the patients, residents, community, and institution. Faculty members provide appropriate levels of supervision to promote patient safety. Faculty members create an effective learning environment by acting in a professional manner and attending to the well-being of the residents and themselves.

Position Status - Full Time

Posting Number - 26FA0331

Posting Open Date - 04/07/2026

Posting Close Date - 03/25/2027

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience - Board Certified Dermatologist or Board Eligible Dermatologist NJ Medical license; CDS, DEA required by star date.

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Preferred Qualifications

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Special Instructions to Applicants

Campus - Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus - Downtown New Brunswick

City - New Brunswick

State - NJ

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