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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants should submit a detailed CV, a cover letter detailing how the applicant's work will contribute to the Rutgers Cancer Institute Mission, and a statement describing accomplishments, goals, and vision to advance excellence in inclusion, equity, and belonging as a leader in higher education.
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title: Department Chair of Radiation Oncology
Department: CINJ-Radiation Oncology-Clinical
Salary: Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ), a National Cancer Institute Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) and Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), seek a nationally recognized radiation oncologist at the Associate Professor to Professor level, with proven leadership experience and a distinguished record of original clinical research, exceptional clinical and educational skills, and a commitment to the Institute's mission, to serve as Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology.
The Chair provides oversight for all operational and programmatic aspects within the discipline of radiation oncology, including clinical radiation oncology, radiation physics, and radiation cancer biology. The Chair is responsible for oversight of all clinical/research activities, and mentorship of the researchers/providers assigned. The Chair serves as the Chief of the Radiation Oncology Service.
The Chair will work under the direction of the Cancer Institute Director and Associate Vice Chancellor for Cancer Programs, and School Deans on mutually agreed upon areas, and liaise with the RWJBarnabas Health Executive Leadership for all operational and programmatic matters regarding radiation oncology for the Rutgers Cancer Institute.
Duties Administrative
- Oversee short- and long-range planning, funding, procurement, and sustainability, ensuring excellence for the Department at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center.
- Work directly with the hospital administration in developing appropriate budgets, capital equipment requests, and financial issues related to the clinical operations of the department of radiation oncology.
- Develop and grow the department of radiation oncology, including expansion of currently available services and growth of IMRT, IGRT, brachytherapy, and other technologies in radiation oncology.
- Ensure appropriate quality improvement and quality control initiatives within the department.
- Coordinate research efforts in the Department, focusing on areas of clinical investigation which will offer the latest technologies and treatments to patients requiring radiation therapy services.
- Promote an inclusive and healthy workplace environment for Department employees.
- Oversee the Radiation Oncology Residency Program, maintaining accreditation and compliance.
Research
- Promote collaboration between members of CINJ research programs.
- Support participation in one of the CINJ Research Programs.
- Conduct NCI-funded and other peer-reviewed research and publish scholarly articles.
Teaching
- Participate in the teaching of students, residents, and fellows as part of the educational mission of RWJMS.
- Provide senior-level mentorship for CINJ faculty across disciplines.
Service
- Serve on appropriate CINJ Leadership Committees.
- Serve as the hospital's representative to tumor boards and other community activities related to patient care.
Benefits Highlights
- Attractive recruitment package including research program resources available.
Qualifications
- MD or MD/PhD, and Radiation Oncology ACGME accredited residency program.
- Sustained record of peer-reviewed funding preferred.
- Meets criteria for Associate Professor to Professor rank.
- Proven leadership experience, evidenced by clinical and research program development.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit a detailed CV, a cover letter detailing how the applicant's work will contribute to the Rutgers Cancer Institute Mission, and a statement describing accomplishments, goals, and vision to advance excellence in inclusion, equity, and belonging as a leader in higher education.