Division Chief, Surgical Oncology (Associate Professor - Professor Rank)

Company: Rutgers University
Location: New Brunswick
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Posting Summary The Rutgers Cancer Institute seeks a nationally recognized clinical researcher and surgical oncologist, 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. The next Division Chief of Surgical Oncology at Rutgers Cancer Institute and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School has the opportunity to shape a program by leveraging the unique programs and resources in the state’s only NCI -designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and the scale of the RWJBarnabas Health system. The division has 5 specialty sections including complex general surgical oncology, hepatobiliary surgery, endocrine surgery, cutaneous and soft tissue surgery, and breast surgery. In addition, the division chief is responsible for cancer surgical services in several shared divisions with the departments of surgery, head and neck surgery, and neurosurgery at the RWJMS . The academic appointment will be in the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School with a resident faculty appointment at Rutgers Cancer Institute and a close working relationship with colleagues across RWJBarnabas Health. Rutgers Cancer Institute will provide compensation, space, and other support. The Division Chief will work under the direction of Rutgers Cancer Institute’s Chief Surgical Officer and Director on mutually agreed upon areas and serve as the liaison to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and the RWJBarnabas Health Oncology Service Line for all operational and programmatic matters regarding surgical oncology programs for the Rutgers Cancer Institute. Faculty rank and salary are commensurate with experience. Faculty at the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School will have the opportunity to engage in exciting teaching and mentorship activities for junior faculty and graduate students. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide oversight for all operational and programmatic aspects within the discipline of surgical oncology (GI, HPB , Melanoma/sarcoma, Breast, Endocrine, Research) and is responsible for oversight of the clinical practice, clinical research activities, and mentorship of the researchers/providers assigned. Research Support collaboration between members of various specialty clinical research programs. Support participation by surgical oncologists in cooperative group, industry sponsored and investigator-initiated research. Publish scholarly articles regularly with an emphasis on collaborative reports from Surgical Oncology. Successfully initiate and sustain external funding to support investigator-initiated research programs. Collaborate with colleagues throughout the RWJBH oncology service line for clinical trial research in surgical oncology. Support responsible stewardship of philanthropic funds in collaboration with the Rutgers Foundation and Division members Teaching Participate in the teaching of students, residents, and fellows as part of the educational mission of RBHS . Mentor and develop junior faculty within the Division in accordance with the RBHS Appointments and Promotions Guidelines Service Participate in executive-level leadership meetings as needed, representing Surgical Oncology. Patient Care Maintain clinical activity by full participation in program clinical workload (60-70%). Support clinical faculty/staff productivity in accordance with established benchmarks. Review Division clinical performance to ensure quality of care and efficient use of resources. Administrative Assist the Chief Surgical Officer, Rutgers Cancer Institute and Department Chair in relevant short and long range planning, funding procurement and sustainability. Direct professional activities and projects to ensure excellence within the area of surgical oncology. Collaborate with the Chief Surgical Officer, relevant Chiefs and oncology service line leadership to recruit and retain surgical oncology faculty and staff. Collaborate closely with local cancer institute and RWJUH nursing and administrative leadership for optimization of ambulatory and inpatient operations, efficiency, and patient experience. Work with the relevant RWJMS departments to ensure that patients receive comprehensive, state-of-the-art care in the surgical oncology clinic. Oversee clinical and research resources of the Division to ensure optimal use and best practices. Ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements (e.g. JC) Collaborate with RWJBH oncology service line leadership for innovation and integration of surgical care and related services throughout the region. Understand and adhere to RBHS compliance standards as they appear in RBHS (legacy UMDNJ ) Corporate Compliance Policy and Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. For questions on this position or to learn more about our available positions , please contact the Rutgers Cancer Institute Faculty Recruitment Office at cinjcareers@cinj.rutgers.edu . See all our open faculty positions here ! Overview RBHS Overview: New Jersey’s premier academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS ) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our renowned faculty are teachers, health researchers and providers, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education and training in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. An important mission of RBHS is to promote the careers of faculty, staff, and learners. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School As one of the nation’s comprehensive medical schools, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School ( RWJMS ) is dedicated to pursuing excellence in education, research, healthcare 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, RWJMS has 34 other hospital affiliates and ambulatory care sites throughout the region. RWJMS encompasses 20 basic science and clinical departments and hosts centers and institutes, described below. The medical school maintains undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate educational programs for more than 1,500 students on its campuses in New Brunswick and Piscataway. It provides continuing education courses for healthcare professionals and community education programs. Previously an academic unit of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, RWJMS became part of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, as part of the New Jersey Medical and Health Sciences Education Restructuring Act, on July 1, 2013. Rutgers Cancer Institute: The Rutgers Cancer Institute is the only NCI -designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in New Jersey, and a leader in laboratory, clinical prevention and public health science. Rutgers Cancer Institute offers world-class quality cancer care providing the most advanced medicines and treatment options for patients in its New Brunswick facility as well as at its network of hospitals across the state through the partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health System and University Hospital in Newark. The new Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center is a state-of-the-art, freestanding cancer hospital featuring outpatient and inpatient capacity coupled with research laboratories, retail space and ancillary services devoted to patient wellness and is a first of its kind in New Jersey. It includes the wide-ranging advanced oncology care services offered by Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health , all under one roof — greatly enhancing the patient experience and providing further ease of access. Learn more about this incredible facility at www.cinj.org/jackandsherylmorriscancercenter .

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