Oncologist Jobs in New Jersey

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Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Clinical Radiation Oncologist (Assistant/Associate Professor)

Department CINJ - Radiation Oncology Clin

Salary Details A minimum of $393,059

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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, 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 discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Posting Summary

The Department of Radiation Oncology at the Rutgers Cancer Institute is seeking a Radiation Oncologist to join our multi-facility academic department. The successful candidate will provide exceptional clinical care within a multidisciplinary team, contribute to advancing the Department’s strategic initiatives, and support the educational mission of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

This is a clinically focused faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We welcome candidates with a motivation to build a thriving clinical practice and a strong interest in radiation oncology postgraduate education programs. Clinical areas of focus are flexible depending on our needs and evolving trends in practice. Successful candidates will have a dynamic and collaborative practice style with outstanding organizational, physician engagement and communication expertise. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

The Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health oncology service line is the largest academic health care system in NJ with a service area covering nine counties and a population of five million people. The Institute is the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the state of NJ, and operates the recently completed Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center - a 12 story, 520,000 square foot freestanding cancer hospital in New Brunswick. A broad range of technology is available for clinical application throughout our facilities including the full range of linear accelerator based external beam therapy, GammaKnife, IMRT, IGRT, stereotactic radiosurgery, brachytherapy and proton beam therapy. The practice conducts a number of cooperative group trials, investigator-initiated trials, has an ACGME accredited MD residency program at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School along with a CAMPEP accredited medical physics residency program.

Candidates must have an MD/DO degree, be board certified/eligible in Radiation Oncology, and be eligible for a NJ Medical License. Faculty are expected to support the educational goals and activities of the School, and as such will be expected to be involved in teaching activities for medical students and residents as well as targeted lectures in their area of expertise.

Position Status Full Time

Posting Number 26FA0357

Posting Open Date 04/15/2026

Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Candidates must have an MD/DO degree, be board certified/eligible in Radiation Oncology, and be eligible for a NJ Medical License.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

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Physical Demands and Work Environment

Overview

Rutgers Cancer Institute, 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

Statement

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, or any other category covered by law in its admission, programs, activities, or employment matters. Rutgers is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Cover letter should elaborate on your specific interests and qualifications as well as how you will contribute to the mission of the Rutgers Cancer Institute. Please request your references through this portal.

Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick

City New Brunswick

State NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

- Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- List of Professional References (contact Info)
- Research Statement
- Other Documents (4)