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Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Department
RWJ - Pediatrics Hospital Medi
Salary Details
Minimum of $144,413, plus supplemental component
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
The Department of Pediatrics at Rutgers Robert Wood Medical School is seeking to hire a faculty member in the division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine. Candidates should be fellowship-trained and board-eligible in Pediatric Hospital Medicine. At RWJMS Pediatric Hospitalists see patients and mentor students and residents on our inpatient units, well newborn nurseries and same day medical units of the Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital (BMSCH). BMSCH is located on our academic child health campus, which also includes the PSEG Children's Specialized Hospital (for acute Rehabilitation) and the Child Health Institute of NJ. The children's hospital is adjacent to the RWJUH adult hospital which is connected via a bridge to the Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ - the only NCI designated center in the state of New Jersey.
We are seeking a candidate who has a passion for teaching and enjoys caring for children with a wide variety of conditions including those who are medically complex. We value leadership. Applicants with research training and a portfolio of scholarly productivity are encouraged to apply. As a part of Rutgers University RWJMS, faculty have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues in the basic and social sciences, other clinical arms of the university (e.g. Social Work, Pharmacy) and the Rutgers School of Public Health, among others. We embrace applicants from diverse backgrounds and experience including those underrepresented in medicine.
Rutgers is NJ's State University and provides broad opportunities for collaboration within the School and across the state. Rutgers Health Professions Schools and the Institute for Health, Healthcare Policy, and Health Policy, and Brain Health Institute comprise Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences Rutgers University is the lead institution (along with Princeton University and NJ Instituted of Technology), in NJ ACTS, an Translational Research Institute that is one of 42 funded by the NIH as part of its Clinical and Translations Science Award (CTSA) program.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic career-oriented physician. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package and academic rank commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and CV to:
Dalya Chefitz, MD
Professor and Division Director
Pediatric Hospital Medicine Division
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
1 Robert Wood Johnson Place, MEB-348
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
d.chefitz@rutgers.edu
Position Status
Full Time
Posting Number
25FA0868
Posting Open Date
03/20/2026
Posting Close Date
09/08/2026
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
MD/DO fellowship-trained and board-eligible in Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
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Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/260024
Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)
City
New Brunswick
State
NJ
Location Details
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