Assistant Professor- Health Sciences

Job Description

The minimum annual starting salary for this position is $95,000.00.

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 Health Sciences at Rutgers University-Camden Campus invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to start in Fall 2026. Candidates should have research expertise in health sciences and have a PhD or comparable degree currently or by the start date. Applicants may have a disciplinary affiliation with public health, psychology, public policy, sociology, neurobiological science, health economics, or other related fields.

Teaching responsibilities include courses in the undergraduate Health Sciences major and the graduate program in Prevention Science. We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach graduate-level methodology and statistics classes in Prevention Science. In addition, the candidate will have opportunities to teach classes in their area of expertise at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates are also expected to mentor doctoral students in Prevention Science. The teaching load for research active faculty is 2-2, and salaries and benefits are competitive.

Minimum Education and Experience

Ph.D. in Health Sciences, or related field. Research expertise in health sciences.Overview

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.Statement

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences are the largest academic unit at Rutgers-Camden, delivering a wide array of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and fine arts. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences includes three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, University College, and the Graduate School.Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin on November 15 and will continue until the position is filled. In your application, please submit a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, supporting materials (including up to 3 recent papers), and the names and emails for 3 references. Applicants should contact Dr. Kristin August (kristin.august@rutgers.edu), chairperson of Health Sciences, with any questions.Campus: Rutgers University-Camden

Home Location Campus: Rutgers University-Camden

City

Camden,State

NJ
Rutgers is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer