Assistant Professor Non-Tenure Teaching Track

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Assistant Professor Non-Tenure Teaching Track Department RWJ - Biochemistry & Molecular Salary Details $117,000 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

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) seeks applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position in medical education. Experience teaching foundational sciences in a medical education curriculum is required. Expertise in endocrinology and/or the physiology of reproduction would be a plus. Educators with experience in programmatic assessment as well as instructional modalities that incorporate interactive learning, team-based, problem-based, or case-based learning preferred.

In addition to developing and delivering content for the pre-clerkship medical student curriculum, the successful candidate will have shared responsibility for oversight of one or more systems-based pre-clerkship courses. Ability to work with clinician educators and educators trained as basic scientists to develop interdisciplinary curriculum content is essential. Educators hired on the teaching-track are expected to earn outstanding teaching evaluations, engage with education leaders at other medical schools, and develop disseminated scholarship related to education to secure future promotion.

Candidates must have a doctoral degree (MD or PhD). This appointment will be made in a basic science department at an academic rank commensurate with experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Provide oversight of course content; recruit faculty to teach individual lectures, facilitate small group exercises, and supervise laboratory-based activities; prepare formative and summative assessments; advise and counsel students; coordinate course content and scheduling with other curriculum leaders; work with leadership and administrative staff in the Office of Education and the Cognitive Skills Program; teach a portion of the course content;

ensure that curricular objectives are met and maintain course materials on the learning management platform.

* In coordination with other pre-clerkship course directors, participate in the direction of existing and new courses in the medical curriculum as they evolve.

* Work with clinician educators and educators trained as basic scientists to develop interdisciplinary curriculum content.

* Conduct scholarly work in the field of education, with the goal of disseminating teaching methods and materials, develop educational materials that bring recognition to the individual, department, and institution, and participate in national organizations devoted to medical education.

* Support the educational goals and activities of Rutgers University through teaching and service.

Required Documents to upload with your application:

(1) a letter of interest directed to the Faculty Search Committee (upload as Cover Letter)

(2) a curriculum vitae

(3) a summary of educational accomplishments

(4) a statement describing your approach to inclusive teaching and integrating diversity in pursuit of academic excellence

(5) full contact information for at least three references

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Position Status Full Time Posting Number 24FA1277 Posting Open Date 06/16/2025 Posting Close Date 06/16/2026

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications and

Experience:

Qualified candidates must have experience teaching foundational sciences in a medical education curriculum. Evidence of excellence and productivity as a course director is preferred. Expertise in endocrinology and/or the physiology of reproduction is a plus. Candidates must have a Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, MD/PhD or equivalent graduate degree).

Preferred Qualifications:

Educators with experience in…