Assistant​/Associate Professor of Medical Education

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Medical Education Department RWJ - Neuroscience & Cell Biol Salary Details A minimum of $114,622 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

The Department of Neuroscience and Cell Biology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position in medical and graduate education. We seek a dedicated educator with a passion for teaching and curricular innovation to join our collaborative academic team.

The successful candidate will support the school's educational mission by teaching clinically relevant basic science content in pre-clerkship courses, with a particular focus in neuroscience or gross anatomy and histology. Responsibilities will include coordinating small-group learning activities such as team-based learning (TBL), case-based discussions, and laboratory sessions. The candidate will also contribute to teaching in the Master's in Biomedical Sciences program.

Required qualifications include a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent), teaching experience in neuroscience or anatomy at a medical or health-professional school, and evidence of excellence in teaching and course management. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience. Candidates from diverse backgrounds and those with a demonstrated commitment to advancing equity and inclusion in education are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate expertise in active learning pedagogy and curricular integration, the ability to bridge foundational and clinical content, experience in course leadership and curriculum development, and a strong commitment to inclusive and student-centered teaching.

Application materials should include: (1) a letter of interest addressed to the Faculty Search Committee; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a summary of educational accomplishments; (4) a statement describing your approach to inclusive teaching and integrating diversity in education; and (5) contact information for at least three professional references.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment background checks.

About RWJMS

RWJMS is entering an exciting phase of growth, with a new integrated curriculum, a transition to a state-of-the-art medical education building in 2026, and a merger with our sister school to form the Rutgers School of Medicine. These developments provide meaningful opportunities for leadership in medical education and collaboration across disciplines.

Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is located on the New Brunswick/Piscataway campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. As one of the nation's leading comprehensive medical schools, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in education, research, health care 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, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School has 34 other hospital affiliates and ambulatory care sites throughout the region.

The school encompasses 20 basic science and clinical departments, and hosts centers and institutes including The Cardiovascular Institute, the Child Health Institute of New Jersey, the Institute for Neurological Therapeutics, and the Women's Health Institute. The medical school maintains educational programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels for more than 1,500 students on its campuses in New Brunswick and Piscataway and provides continuing education courses for healthcare professionals and community education programs.

The Rutgers life and biomedical sciences community includes over 200 faculty members in different departments within Robert Wood…