Department Chair of Radiation Oncology

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Recruitment/Posting Title	Department Chair of Radiation Oncology
Department	CINJ-Radiation Oncology-Clinical
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary	Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ), a National Cancer Institute Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) and Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), seek a nationally recognized radiation oncologist at the Associate Professor to Professor level, 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, to serve as Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology. The Chair has the opportunity to shape a robust academic department of two medical schools, with a proven reputation of providing high-quality, patient centered care, research programs, and education, and development of radiation oncology services at the new, free standing, Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Cente r, leveraging the unique resources in the state’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and the RWJBarnabas Health system. The Chair provides oversight for all operational and programmatic aspects within the discipline of radiation oncology, including clinical radiation oncology, radiation physics, and radiation cancer biology. The Chair is responsible for oversight of all clinical/research activities, and mentorship of the researchers/providers assigned. The Chair serves as the Chief of the Radiation Oncology Service. The Chair will be a resident member of Rutgers Cancer Institute with joint academic appointment in the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. The Chair will work under the direction of the Cancer Institute Director and Associate Vice Chancellor for Cancer Programs, and School Deans on mutually agreed upon areas, and liaise with the RWJBarnabas Health Executive Leadership for all operational and programmatic matters regarding radiation oncology for the Rutgers Cancer Institute. Duties: Administrative Oversee short- and long-range planning, funding, procurement, and sustainability, and direct professional activities and projects to ensure excellence for the Department at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center, maintaining accreditation and certification of the Radiation Oncology Facility, and current technology and standards of care. Work directly with the hospital administration in developing appropriate budgets, capital equipment requests and financial issues as they relate to the clinical operations of the department of radiation oncology. Develop and grow the department of radiation oncology, including expansion of currently available services, growth of IMRT, IGRT, brachytherapy and other technologies in radiation oncology. Ensure appropriate quality improvement and quality control initiatives, chart rounds, physics and dosimetry QA programs and other quality and safety initiatives within the department. Work with RWJUH administration in oversight and management of technical, clerical, and nursing personnel within the hospital’s department of radiation oncology. Coordinate research effort in the Department, focusing on areas of clinical investigation which will offer the latest technologies and treatments to patients in the region requiring radiation therapy services. Collaborate with the System Director for Radiation Oncology and relevant Associate Directors, to recruit and retain radiation oncology faculty and staff in line with the CINJ and RWJBH Strategic Plans and commitment to an equitable and inclusive environment. Promote an inclusive and healthy workplace environment for Department employees where all can thrive. Responsible for making effective and equitable recommendations to the CINJ Director, Deans, and RWJBH System Directors regarding hiring, compensation, promotion, termination, and/or discipline, for faculty within the Department. Perform comprehensive annual evaluations and ensure appropriate conduct and adherence to CINJ’s inclusive core values of the faculty, providing consistent feedback to the faculty regarding performance/conduct, with consistent communication to the CINJ Director and RWJBH leadership as appropriate. Keep apprised of RBHS Faculty Appointments & Promotions guidelines, AAUP contract, and Faculty Affairs policies, working closely with the CINJ Office of Faculty Recruitment and Affairs, Associate Director for Faculty Development and Affairs and the RBHS Provosts, to ensure appropriate guidance for and management of Department faculty. Create and modify existing Department policies and procedures with support from CINJ’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to promote an inclusive and equitable environment for faculty, staff, trainees, and patients in radiation oncology. Promote and ensure appropriate and equitable development opportunities for Department faculty, including individualized mentorship plans, leadership development, and other supports for career advancement. Participate in annual leadership development activities including, but not limited to, promoting a healthy and inclusive workplace; recruitment, retention, and career development of underrepresented groups; effectiveness as a mentor and as a leader. Support responsible stewardship of philanthropic funds in collaboration with the Rutgers Foundation and with faculty within the Department. Oversee the Radiation Oncology Residency Program, maintaining accreditation and compliance, and a nationally recognized quality program. Participate in outreach activities, acting as a spokes person as opportunities arise to promote the RWJUH Radiation Oncology Department, its clinical care, research and teaching programs. Participate in developing a network with the Medical Staff, Community and Professional Organizations, Media, other groups who can provide information, referrals, and support to the radiation oncology service. Ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements. Research Promote collaboration between members of CINJ research programs that encourage and maintain an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge. Support participation in one of the CINJ Research Programs. Conduct NCI-funded and other peer-reviewed research and publish scholarly articles. Support responsible stewardship of philanthropic funds in collaboration with the Rutgers Foundation and with faculty within the Division. Teaching Participate in the teaching of students, residents, and fellows as part of the educational mission of RWJMS, providing an inclusive and engaging environment for all learners and incorporating educational curriculum that reflects the diverse patient population students will serve. Provide senior-level mentorship for CINJ faculty across disciplines. Oversee education activities being provided by Department faculty and encourage inclusion of content and resources that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in work. Attend Department of Radiation Oncology New Patient Conferences, Chart Rounds, M&M and business meetings. Participate in resident and hospital staff (nursing, technical and dosimetry education in conferences and rounds. Participate in physician and ancillary staff in-service and orientation. Maintain radiation oncology grand rounds series to provide educational opportunities and outreach to radiation oncologists and practitioners in the community. Service Serve on appropriate CINJ Leadership Committees, such as Officer’s Cabinet, CINJ Appointments and Promotions Committee. Serve on hospital committees related to the overall oncology program and administration, including the Executive Board, Cancer Committee, Graduate Medical Education Committee and other committees essential to the direction of the hospital and department. Serve as the hospital’s representative to tumor boards and other community activities related to patient care, with specific reference to radiation oncology and cancer care. Participate in any meetings or other activities as needed, representing the Department. Benefits Highlights: Attractive recruitment package including research program resources available Rutgers Benefits For questions on this position or to learn more about our available positions, please contact the Rutgers Cancer Institute Faculty Recruitment Office at [email protected] . See all our open positions here !
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	23FA0972
Posting Open Date	09/01/2023
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Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	MD or MD/PhD, and Radiation Oncology ACGME accredited residency program Sustained record of peer reviewed funding preferred. Meets criteria for Associate Professor to Professor rank. National recognition; International recognition preferred. Proven leadership experience, evidenced by clinical and research program development, and successful mentorship and academic development of faculty. Evidence of active philanthropic activities to support program development. Clinical skills of the highest quality. Committed to professionalism with high quality interpersonal skills. Leadership experience in complex academic health system. Leadership experience in an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center preferred.
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Overview	Rutgers Health New Jersey’s premier academic health center, Rutgers Health 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, Rutgers Health 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 Rutgers Health 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 University and RWJ Barnabas Health- A New State of Health Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Through specialized training, patient-centered medicine, and an innovative curriculum, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, located in New Brunswick, prepares students to become resilient, adaptable physicians who value lifelong learning and provide high-value, ethical, and appropriate care in an ever-changing health care system. As part of an academic health center, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is strategically aligned with clinical affiliate partners and leading research centers throughout New Jersey, fostering a rich academic learning environment where future physicians train in state-of-the-art medical advances while encouraging culturally competent, humanistic approaches to patient care. The school offers programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels for more than 1,500 students. Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), located in Newark, NJ, unites research, patient care, and community service with the highest quality education. As the state’s oldest medical school, we have a strong track record of expertise and innovation. NJMS graduates students with excellent clinical skills, professionalism and humanism, a commitment to community health, an appreciation of social and cultural diversity, integration of clinical, basic and health systems sciences, the ability to communicate clearly and compassionately, and a dedication to life-long learning and personal wellness. We’re enthusiastic about training doctors that reflect the diversity of the world around us. NJMS has pipeline programs to encourage students from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine. Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey As New Jersey’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, in partnership with RWJBarnabas Health, is a leader in cancer research, treatment, prevention, and education. Rutgers Cancer Institute offers world-class cancer care, providing patients with the most advanced treatment options through an integrated cancer care network, including clinical trials, immunotherapy, precision medicine, complex surgical procedures, and sophisticated radiation therapy techniques. Rutgers Cancer Institute and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, are one of only two programs in the state to offer blood and marrow transplantations and CAR T-cell therapy. It also houses the state’s only hospital-based proton therapy center. Rutgers Cancer Institute is a cornerstone of New Jersey’s premier academic health center, Rutgers Health. Construction is currently underway for a new $750 million state-of-the-art Cancer Center adjacent to the current Rutgers Cancer Institute facility and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. The 510,000 square foot Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center will be the state’s first free-standing cancer hospital. It will feature outpatient and inpatient clinical space—including 84 infusion bays, 74 exam rooms, and 96 inpatient beds. This is in addition to state-of-the-art laboratories where critical scientific investigation will be amplified, enabling physician-scientists to translate findings directly to patients. The Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center will also have the capacity to offer wellness and education resources all in one location. 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 Immunology and Metabolism Center of Excellence at Rutgers Cancer Institute, will accelerate and translate laboratory discoveries into clinical treatments through more effective and efficiently designed clinical trials. Rutgers Cancer Institute is committed to retaining, recruiting, and developing outstanding faculty, staff, and students, including those traditionally underrepresented in medicine in faculty, staff, and student bodies. It aspires to be an agent of progress in advancing equality and justice while improving healthcare access and reducing healthcare disparities. More information on our community here .
Statement	Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and RWJBarnabas Health, the state’s largest health care delivery system partner to deliver high-quality and sophisticated oncology care to patients close to home. This integrated cancer care model combines the strength of both entities, offering access to the most advanced diagnostic and treatment options for adult and pediatric cancer patients, including clinical trials, immunotherapy, proton therapy, precision medicine, CAR T-cell therapy and cardio-oncology. Through the above mentioned partnership and an academic appointment at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, unique opportunities exist for collaborations between clinical and research programs, including clinical trials research, cancer chemoprevention, clinical and basic pharmacology, and Phase 1 clinical trials. Mission To accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities Vision Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves. Core Values •Curiosity and Discovery: encouraging an environment of continuous inquiry, creativity, and innovation to generate new knowledge •Integrity: earning the trust of those we serve and each other through honesty, transparency, accountability, and continuous reflection •Collaboration: approaching all opportunities with an understanding that together we are better and can achieve more; promoting and maintaining an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge •Cultivating Diversity: making conscientious efforts in all we do to ensure that our leadership, scientists, clinicians, supporting staff, and trainees reflect the rich diversity of the state of New Jersey and the patient populations and communities we serve •Respect and Caring: consistently demonstrating caring, compassion, and respect through our words and actions •Perseverance: maintaining an unwavering commitment to our mission; embracing change, overcoming obstacles, and creating and recreating the path to achieve our goals Rutgers Cancer Institute Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion It is our responsibility to every participant in the healthcare space to address the longstanding, systemic structures of racism that affect our faculty and staff from thriving in the advancement of science and patient care. We understand that our patients, faculty, and staff come from all over and carry unique cultures and norms that impact how they interpret the world, their experiences, and their relationships. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where people who seek cancer care and the workforce that provide cancer care, both directly and indirectly, feel represented, welcomed, included, and supported.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	Applicants should submit a detailed CV, a cover letter detailing how the applicant’s work will contribute to the Rutgers Cancer Institute Mission, and a statement describing accomplishments, goals, and vision to advance excellence in inclusion, equity, and belonging as a leader in higher education.
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/211659
Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
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