Assistant Professor

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Assistant Professor Department NJMS - Psychiatry Salary Details A minimum of $260000 for academic year appointments 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

Provide attending coverage for University Hospital's adult psychiatric services, consultation-liaison psychiatric services, child and adolescent psychiatry services and psychiatric emergency services as assigned. Participate in overnight on-call rotating faculty schedule;
Participate in rotating faculty schedule for University Hospital weekend coverage;
Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, and peer review activities;
Teach and evaluate medical students, psychiatry residents, fellows, and allied health professional fellows/students/trainees in both clinical activities at University Hospital as well as in didactic lecture and small group settings;
Pursuit of scholarly activities within the Department of Psychiatry and collaborate with other departments at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences;
Complete billing, required training, time studies, and other required hospital-related or Rutgers-related surveys, in accordance with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and University Hospital policies, on a timely basis;
Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

Position Status Full Time Posting Number 22FA0235 Posting Open Date 01/15/2026 Posting Close Date 12/01/2027

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

MD, DO or equivalent in Psychiatry

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Statement

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link to Posting (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS) City Newark State NJ Location Details

BHSB 183 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103

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.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

* Resume/CV

* Curriculum Vitae

* List of Professional References (contact Info)

* Certifications/Licenses (2)

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