Division Chief-Nephrology

About the role

Start date: ASAP. The Department of Medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School seeks a Director for the Division of Nephrology at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. This dynamic leadership opportunity offers generous start‑up funding, protected research time, and the chance to build a top‑tier nephrology program with exceptional research support and newly approved renal transplant services at University Hospital in Newark. The Director will oversee clinical, research, educational, and service mission areas while serving as Medical Director at University Hospital and will work in the vibrant Newark, NJ community.

Responsibilities

• Direct nephrology services as Medical Director at University Hospital and UH‑owned ambulatory practices across the Newark region.
• Manage a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient nephrology service, including dialysis, IHD, CRRT, PD, and plasma exchange programs.
• Oversee five outpatient dialysis sites.

Requirements

• Preference given to candidates with a background in renal transplant nephrology who are UNOS eligible.
• Preference for funded basic/translational research faculty (MD/PhD) who will be supported with a generous start package and a tenure‑track appointment.
• Clinical research candidates will receive dedicated resources and protected time to ensure programmatic success.

Benefits

• 8% employer retirement match (401a and 403B)
• 457 deferred compensation plan