Associate Professor

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, Newark

Oct 23, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Associate Professor
Department	RSDM-Pediatric Dentistry
Salary Details	a minimum of $200,000
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	Rutgers School of Dental Medicine ( RSDM) is seeking a full-time, tenured, Associate Professor in Population Oral Health, within the Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Community Health. This position aims to advance RSDM's commitment to innovation, and community impact in oral health research. The position aligns directly with the School's mission to improve the oral and systemic health of individuals and communities through excellence in education, patient care, research, and public service. We are seeking a visionary scholar and accomplished research leader with a focus on dental public health, pragmatic clinical trials, and population-based oral health interventions. The successful candidate will join a collaborative research community within Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS) and contribute to RSDM's strategic goals of integrating population health, precision science, and interprofessional collaboration to reduce disparities and improve health outcomes across New Jersey and beyond.
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	25FA1033
Posting Open Date	10/27/2025
Posting Close Date	12/31/2025

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD, or equivalent) in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, dental research, or a related field. Evidence of a strong, sustained record of peer-reviewed publications and extramural funding as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator. Demonstrated experience in oral health, population science, or translational research. Strong record of interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement.
Certifications/Licenses	Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD, or equivalent) in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, dental research, or a related field.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Ten or more years of research experience in academic or public health settings. Proven success leading federally funded research programs exceeding $10M in cumulative support.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience mentoring graduate students, residents, and early-career faculty. Expertise in adaptive trial design, health services research, or secondary data analysis. Familiarity with school-based health systems, Medicaid data, or machine learning applications in public health. Experience in government or community health leadership roles and international research collaborations.
Equipment Utilized	Computer Statistical software Data management platforms Teleconferencing and collaboration tools Printers, scanners, and audiovisual equipment for presentations, reports, and teaching
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Sitting for extended periods of time, walking, use of computer, lifting items up to 20lbs.
Overview	New Jersey's premier academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS) 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, RBHS 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 elite and 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 RBHS is to promote the careers of faculty, staff, and learners.
Statement	New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS) 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, RBHS 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 faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. Rutgers RBHS is an anchor institution that boasts locations in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/262138
Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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