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Rutgers University

Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor (multiple openings)

Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175

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Posting Summary The tenure track faculty member’s primary responsibility (80-90% effort) is to conduct research to grow and sustain an extramurally funded research program. A small allocation of effort is towards teaching and service (10-20% maximum). Teaching may include mentoring of graduate students and post‑docs. Successful candidates will be appointed within the relevant academic department of SHP. Rutgers is a research‑intensive university with state‑of‑the‑art research core services and a strong research support infrastructure.

Position Information Title: Tenure‑Track Assistant/Associate Professor (multiple openings)

Department: SHP – Rehabilitation & Movement Science

Position Status: Full Time

Posting Number: 25FA0837

Salary Details A minimum of $120,000.

Benefits

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

Qualifications Minimum education and experience: Tenure‑track faculty must hold a PhD, DSc, or equivalent in STEM or a health‑related field. Rank is based on criteria including, but not limited to, research experience, scholarly productivity, evidence of independence, level of national and/or international impact and recognition, and history of extramural funding.

Preferred area of expertise

Developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, and disorders with similar phenotypes

Digital Health

Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences

Rehabilitation Engineering

Rehabilitation counseling research

Health Outcomes Research

Implementation Science

Clinical Trials

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead an independent research program

Collaborate with others to promote interdisciplinary and team‑based science

Secure extramural funding to support their research program, including the percentage of their salary allocated to research

Disseminate their research in high‑quality journals and through conference presentations and other means of scholarly dissemination

Mentor graduate students and post‑docs

Teach lessons/courses in STEM or health‑related field as assigned by the Department Chair, Director or Research Dean

Mentorship of junior faculty as appropriate

Exemplify professional conduct including ethical conduct of research, and collegial and respectful behavior

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University is an equal‑access/ equal‑opportunity institution and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected class. Please see the Non‑Discrimination Statement for more information.

Required Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Curriculum Vitae

Research Statement

Optional Documents Resume and other supporting documentation is optional but may be considered favorable.

Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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