Associate Professor of Surgery – Section Chief of Transplant Surgery

Recruitment/Posting Title Associate Professor of Surgery – Section Chief of Transplant Surgery

Department RWJ – Surgery General

Salary Details A minimum of 637,341

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

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Looking for a Section Chief of Transplant Surgery to lead and grow an abdominal organ transplant program within an academic medical center. The candidate should have expertise in transplant surgery, including organ transplantation and recovery, with a focus on clinical excellence, program development, and multidisciplinary care.

As an attending at Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, responsibilities will include all aspects of patient care and medical record completion, teaching of students, residents and fellows via clinical patient rounds, Grand Rounds, and departmental conferences; participation in community education programs and lecture series; submission of abstracts/manuscripts for publication; and other duties as assigned by the Division Chief, Chair or Dean. Position duties will be to function as the Section Chief of Transplant Surgery.

This will include:

• Leading the transplant program and overseeing complex patient care
• Rounding on transplant patients and taking call
• Managing transplant operations, including evaluations, waitlist, and donor care
• Administrative duties, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance
• Recruitment, mentoring, and participation in residency and fellowship programs
• Responsible for educating medical students, residents, and other post–graduates.

Position Status Full Time

Posting Number 26FA0390

Posting Open Date 04/22/2026

Posting Close Date 10/22/2026

Minimum Education and Experience

• This position requires an M. D. or equivalent
• Must be board-certified in General Surgery with fellowship training in Abdominal Organ Transplantation, robotic/laparoscopic training/experience is preferred and be eligible for an academic appointment. Expertise in all aspects of Pancreas Transplantation is highly desired.

Certifications/Licenses

Active New Jersey Medical License preferred, or eligibility for licensure in New Jersey.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

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Physical Demands and Work Environment

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Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/273442

Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick

City New Brunswick

State NJ

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