Urologic Oncologist (Open Rank)

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Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Please see Special Instructions for more details. Applicants should submit a CV, a cover letter detailing how the candidate’s work will contribute to the Rutgers Cancer Institute Mission, and list 3 references with contact information or upload reference letters. Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Urologic Oncologist (Open Rank) Department CINJ - Urology Oncology Salary Details A minimum of $424,000 Salary commensurate with rank 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 We seek an academic urologic oncologist at the assistant, associate, or professor level, to join our collaborative multidisciplinary Genitourinary (GU) Oncology Program. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in clinical care, academic scholarship, and innovation. Candidates with expertise and interest in clinical trial development, investigator-initiated research, translational science, and multidisciplinary cancer care are particularly encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated clinical expertise and technical proficiency in the management of complex genitourinary malignancies and will have the opportunity to develop a disease-focused clinical and research program. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic team and academic environment with access to a broad and diverse patient population, multidisciplinary clinical expertise, and a robust infrastructure for clinical investigation and translational research. Academic appointment will be in the Department of Surgery and the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Leadership opportunities exist for qualified candidates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Expected clinical effort will be .60 -.70. Participate in team research and/or funded research as a significant contributor. Develop a disease-focused clinical and research program Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. See all our open faculty positions here !

Position Status Full Time Posting Number 26FA0847 Posting Open Date 09/28/2026 Posting Close Date 05/01/2027 Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Minimum Education/Specialty, License/Certification: MD or equivalent Society of Urologic Oncology-accredited fellowship training Experience with conventional open surgery and robotic-assisted surgery Board eligible/certified Minimum Qualifications and Experience: Strong interest in developing a robust GU disease-specific program and playing an important role within a multidisciplinary GU Program Training in clinical/translational research Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications Expertise and interest in clinical trial development, investigator-initiated research and/or translational science Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Rutgers Health New Jersey’s premier academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS ) takes an integrated approach to educating students and trainees, 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 elite and renowned faculty are teachers, health researchers, clinicians, 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 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 Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center , located adjacent to Rutgers Cancer Institute and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, is New Jersey’s first freestanding cancer hospital.

The 510,000-square-foot facility features comprehensive outpatient and inpatient clinical space, including 84 infusion bays, 74 exam rooms, and 96 inpatient beds. The center also includes state-of-the-art research laboratories designed to advance critical scientific investigation and provide opportunities for physician-scientists to translate discoveries directly to patient care. In addition, the Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center brings together comprehensive cancer care, research, wellness, and education resources in one location. Learn more about the facility at www.cinj.org/jackandsherylmorriscancercenter .

Rutgers Cancer Institute is home to nearly 250 internationally recognized physicians and researchers. The long-standing relationship with their NCI Research Consortium Partner Princeton University was recently leveraged to establish the Ludwig Cancer Research Princeton Branch with several faculty as founding members and leaders of the Branch. Their work on cancer metabolism, not only through the new Ludwig Branch but also through the Duncan and Nancy MacMillan Cancer Imm