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Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title Dermatology Residency Program Director

Department RWJ - Medicine Chairman

Salary Details A minimum base salary of $176,329 plus a clinical supplement.

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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must include specialty expertise must include current certification in the specialty for which they are the program director by the American Board of Dermatology; must include current medical licensure and appropriate medical staff appointment; must include ongoing clinical activity; and, A program director is a role model for faculty members and residents. The program director must participate in clinical activity consistent with the specialty. This activity will allow the program director to role model the Core Competencies for the faculty members and residents. Must demonstrate ongoing academic achievements in dermatology, including publications, the development of educational programs, or the conduct of research and at least three years of documented educational and/or administrative experience, or qualifications acceptable to the Review Committee.

Program Director Responsibilities

The program director must have responsibility, authority, and accountability for:
- administration and operations
- teaching and scholarly activity
- resident recruitment and selection, evaluation, and promotion of residents, and disciplinary action
- supervision of residents
- resident education in the context of patient care

The program director must:
- be a role model of professionalism
- serve as a role model to residents in addition to fulfilling the technical aspects of the role. As residents are expected to demonstrate compassion, integrity, and respect for others, they must be able to look to the program director as an exemplar. It is of utmost importance, therefore, that the program director model outstanding professionalism, high quality patient care, educational excellence, and a scholarly approach to work. The program director creates an environment where respectful discussion is welcome, with the goal of continued improvement of the educational experience.
- design and conduct the program in a fashion consistent with the needs of the community, the mission(s) of the Sponsoring Institution, and the mission(s) of the program. The mission of institutions participating in graduate medical education is to improve the health of the public. Each community has health needs that vary based upon location and demographics. Programs must understand the social determinants of health of the populations they serve and incorporate them in the design and implementation of the program curriculum, with the ultimate goal of addressing these needs and health disparities.
- administer and maintain a learning environment conducive to educating the residents in each of the ACGME Competency domains.
- establish a leadership team to assist in the accomplishment of program goals. Residency programs can be highly complex. In a complex organization, the leader typically has the ability to delegate authority to others, yet remains accountable. The leadership team may include physician and non-physician personnel with varying levels of education, training, and experience.
- develop and oversee a process to evaluate candidates prior to approval as program faculty members for participation in the residency program education and at least annually thereafter.
- have the authority to approve program faculty members for participation in the residency program education at all sites; have the authority to remove program faculty members from participation in the residency program education at all sites; have the authority to remove residents from supervising interactions and/or learning environments that do not meet the standards of the program;
- ensure that all who educate residents effectively role model the Core Competencies. Working with a resident is a privilege that is earned through effective teaching and professional role modeling. This privilege may be removed by the program director when the standards of the clinical learning environment are not met.
- submit accurate and complete information required and requested by the DIO, GMEC, and ACGME;
- provide applicants who are offered an interview with information related to the applicant’s eligibility for the relevant specialty board examination(s);
- provide a learning and working environment in which residents have the opportunity to raise concerns and provide feedback in a confidential manner as appropriate, without fear of intimidation or retaliation; ensure the program’s compliance with the Sponsoring Institution’s policies and procedures related to grievances and due process;
- ensure the program’s compliance with the Sponsoring Institution’s policies and procedures for due process when action is taken to suspend or dismiss, not to promote, or not to renew the appointment of a resident;
- ensure the program’s compliance with the Sponsoring Institution’s policies and procedures on employment and non-discrimination;
- document verification of program completion for all graduating residents within 30 days; provide verification of an individual resident’s completion upon the residents’ request, within 30 days;
- obtain review and approval of the Sponsoring Institution’s 010 before submitting information or requests to the ACGME, as required in the Institutional Requirements and outlined in the ACGME Program Director’s Guide to the Common Program Requirements.

Faculty

Faculty members are a foundational element of graduate medical education – faculty members teach residents how to care for patients. Faculty members provide an important bridge allowing residents to grow and become practice-ready, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care. They are role models for future generations of physicians by demonstrating compassion, commitment to excellence in teaching and patient care, professionalism, and a dedication to lifelong learning. Faculty members experience the pride and joy of fostering the growth and development of future colleagues. The care they provide is enhanced by the opportunity to teach. By employing a scholarly approach to patient care, faculty members, through the graduate medical education system, improve the health of the individual and the population. Faculty members ensure that patients receive the level of care expected from a specialist in the field. They recognize and respond to the needs of the patients, residents, community, and institution. Faculty members provide appropriate levels of supervision to promote patient safety. Faculty members create an effective learning environment by acting in a professional manner and attending to the well-being of the residents and themselves. “Faculty” refers to the entire teaching force responsible for educating residents. The term “faculty,” including “core faculty,” does not imply or require an academic appointment or salary support.

Position Status Full Time

Posting Number 26FA0331

Posting Open Date 04/07/2026

Posting Close Date 03/25/2027

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Board Certified Dermatologist or Board Eligible Dermatologist
NJ Medical license; CDS, DEA required by start date.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Overview

Statement

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

- Resume/CV

Optional Documents

- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Certifications/Licenses
- Personal Statement
- Certifications/Licenses (2)
- Certifications/Licenses (3)

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.

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