Director of Department of Pathology (Rutgers The State University)

Department: RWJ-Pathology-PISC Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) – Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ Posting Number: 24FA0958 Position Status: Full Time Posting Open Date: 04/04/2025 Posting Close Date: 04/03/2026 Salary Details Minimum of $310,000 The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, experience, expertise, availability of department or grant funds, market benchmarks, and internal equity. Rutgers is committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages. Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, which includes: 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 Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs Position Summary The Division Chief shall serve as the leader of the division to achieve clinical, research, and academic programmatic goals while overseeing the Division of Anatomic Pathology. Responsibilities include: Overseeing Anatomic Pathology services at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital – a 650-bed tertiary care core teaching hospital and partner of the Cancer Institute of NJ, an NCI-Designated Cancer Treatment Center Implementing initiatives to ensure the growth of Anatomic Pathology, guiding surgical pathology, cytopathology, autopsy pathology, and immunohistochemistry services Providing guidance to faculty and residents for educational and research missions Leadership, communication, and team management within the laboratory Advising the Clinical Director on specialty issues Accountability for all aspects of clinical governance, including quality assurance, accreditation, and development of services Providing patient care services and supporting the mission of Rutgers Health and RWJ Barnabas Health Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience: Strong leadership experience in anatomic pathology Substantial clinical expertise in anatomic pathology, particularly in surgical pathology Additional expertise or board certification in cytopathology is especially welcome MD, DO, MBBS, or PhD Board certified in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Eligible for a New Jersey medical license Certifications/Licenses: Required Preferred Qualifications: Not specified Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Not specified Equipment Utilized: Not specified Physical Demands and Work Environment: Not specified Special Instructions to Applicants All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements: Compliance with Rutgers University Immunization Policy, including proof of vaccination for Seasonal Influenza if employment commences during Flu Season, unless a medical or religious exemption is granted. Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Rutgers University provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of legally protected characteristics including race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected category. Rutgers prohibits discrimination or harassment in hiring, recruitment, promotion, compensation, benefits, or any other employment terms. Application Requirements Required Documents: Cover Letter / Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae List of Professional References (contact information) Teaching Philosophy Diversity Statement Optional Documents: Research Statement Posting Link for Application: Rutgers Job Posting If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

Department: RWJ-Pathology-PISC
Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) – Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Posting Number: 24FA0958
Position Status: Full Time
Posting Open Date: 04/04/2025
Posting Close Date: 04/03/2026

Salary Details

Minimum of $310,000
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, experience, expertise, availability of department or grant funds, market benchmarks, and internal equity. Rutgers is committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, which includes:

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
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs

Position Summary

The Division Chief shall serve as the leader of the division to achieve clinical, research, and academic programmatic goals while overseeing the Division of Anatomic Pathology. Responsibilities include:

Overseeing Anatomic Pathology services at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital – a 650-bed tertiary care core teaching hospital and partner of the Cancer Institute of NJ, an NCI-Designated Cancer Treatment Center
Implementing initiatives to ensure the growth of Anatomic Pathology, guiding surgical pathology, cytopathology, autopsy pathology, and immunohistochemistry services
Providing guidance to faculty and residents for educational and research missions
Leadership, communication, and team management within the laboratory
Advising the Clinical Director on specialty issues
Accountability for all aspects of clinical governance, including quality assurance, accreditation, and development of services
Providing patient care services and supporting the mission of Rutgers Health and RWJ Barnabas Health

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

Strong leadership experience in anatomic pathology
Substantial clinical expertise in anatomic pathology, particularly in surgical pathology
Additional expertise or board certification in cytopathology is especially welcome
MD, DO, MBBS, or PhD
Board certified in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
Eligible for a New Jersey medical license

Certifications/Licenses: Required

Preferred Qualifications: Not specified

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Not specified

Equipment Utilized: Not specified

Physical Demands and Work Environment: Not specified

Special Instructions to Applicants

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements:

Compliance with Rutgers University Immunization Policy, including proof of vaccination for Seasonal Influenza if employment commences during Flu Season, unless a medical or religious exemption is granted.

Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Rutgers University provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of legally protected characteristics including race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected category. Rutgers prohibits discrimination or harassment in hiring, recruitment, promotion, compensation, benefits, or any other employment terms.