Career Opportunities

The Rutgers School of Nursing is seeking an Associate Dean for the Division of Entry to Baccalaureate Nursing Practice.  The Associate Dean of the Entry to Baccalaureate Nursing Practice Division provides strategic, academic, and operational leadership for all pre-licensure nursing programs and post-baccalaureate certificate programs. This role ensures program quality, regulatory compliance, faculty excellence, and student success across all campuses. The Associate Dean collaborates closely with the Assistant Deans, Program Directors, DSCL leadership, and Executive Leadership to maintain a cohesive, high‑performing academic environment.
 
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The Rutgers School of Nursing invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing leadership contributing to the advancement of patient care and nursing scholarship within the School of Nursing. This individual will become a valued faculty member of the Division of Nursing Science. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with scholarly achievements including funded research and publication record, as well as other relevant professional experience. The position will be based in either Newark or New Brunswick, NJ.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the expertise and commitment to advance nursing science through research, teaching excellence, advisement and mentorship of PhD students, and potentially undergraduates and DNP students, as well. We are seeking visionary scientists who will make solid contributions to the academic life of the School. We offer highly competitive salaries and benefits; start-up packages are available.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Maintain track record of extramural funding to support an independent program of research.
• Scholarship includes but is not limited to peer-reviewed publications (Scopus indexed journals), presentations, reviews for major journals, development of practice guidelines.
• Contribute to teaching and service within the School of Nursing. Teaching may include PhD, Graduate and/or Undergraduate didactic courses. Teaching expectations will be determined by the needs of the school and level of external funding.
• Participate in faculty meetings, serve on standing/ad hoc committees, and boards of professional organizations. 
• Work to develop collaborations with faculty members studying related areas.
• Serve as a mentor and research advisor to faculty, students, and trainees as requested.
• Respond to public/state/local government, professional organizations, and media request for information in your area of expertise.

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The School of Nursing is currently seeking part time faculty to teach in our Division of Advanced Nursing Practice during the upcoming semester in the clinical and/or didactic settings.

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Rutgers School of Nursing, Entry to Baccalaureate Division seeks nursing professionals to teach a CLINICAL, SIMULATION, or LAB component for the following specialties:

• Psych/Mental Health
• Maternal Health

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We are seeking part time/adjunct clinical faculty to teach in our Entry to Baccalaureate nursing program during the upcoming semester. We are seeking clinical instructors qualified to teach in the following nursing specialties:

• Adult Health clinical instructors
• PEDS clinical instructors

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We are seeking qualified adjunct clinical instructors to teach on a per diem basis in our continuing education program through the Center for Professional Development. We deliver a variety of cutting edge offerings throughout the year, which can be found on our course schedule.

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Rutgers School of Nursing located in Newark, NJ is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to join the Nursing Science Department. Under the direction of the Assistant Professor, the Postdoctoral Associate will contribute to health equity research in the intersection of public health and nursing. The work focuses on the social and structural determinants of health with a focus on HIV prevention, substance use, and health disparities among multiply marginalized populations, including LGBTQIA+ populations. More specifically, we use a network-science lens and implementation science approaches in our work. Postdoctoral Associate will be involved with data collection, secondary data analysis, the preparation of manuscripts to contribute towards the scientific literature, and conference presentation. There will be opportunities for advancing biostatistical skills, professional development, and mentorship from renowned faculty. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to advance their research skills, engage in interdisciplinary collaborations, and contribute to the development of impactful nursing science and health equity initiatives.

Duties Include:

• Research Activities: Lead and/or collaborate on innovative research projects in networks and nursing science, specifically in HIV prevention, substance use, and health disparities among multiply marginalized populations using multilevel methods including social network analysis, neighborhood-level research, and implementation science.
• Data Collection & Analysis: Design and implement data collection strategies, including qualitative and quantitative methods, surveys, interviews, and focus groups. Analyze data using appropriate statistical or thematic analysis methods.
• Dissemination of Findings: Present research findings at national and international conferences, workshops, and seminars. Prepare research reports, academic papers, and other scientific publications.
• Mentorship & Collaboration: Provide mentorship and guidance to graduate students, research assistants, and other trainees. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including community-based organizations and other faculty members

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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Sr Program Coordinator for The School of Nursing.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Provides comprehensive, holistic support and serves as the front line to students enrolled in all in-person and online graduate nursing programs (including MSN, DNP, and Post-Master’s Certificates), at the Rutgers University School of Nursing.
• Provides limited programming for students within the Ph.D. in Nursing Science Program.
• Oversees all onboarding processes, student retention initiatives, co-curricular engagement, and administrative support tailored to non-traditional and working adult learners in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Advanced Practice, Specialty Directors and graduate faculty.
• Works in conjunction with the Associate Dean for Advanced Practice and Specialty Directors to provide resources and out-of-classroom experiences for online students during scheduled in-person immersion dates.
• Forms relationships with representatives of various academic and student services departments within Rutgers University and refers students to those departments as necessary.
• Tracks and resolves student issues independently while using professional judgment to determine when issues should be escalated.
• Maintains awareness of communications and ongoing policy changes within the Rutgers School of Nursing and provides student guidance as needed.
• Oversees graduate students’ students-of-concern referrals and inquiries.
• Works collaboratively with the Assistant Dean to address and manage trends to plan programs and processes with multiple campus partners.

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Rutgers School of Nursing is seeking a Health Care Case Manager for the Child Health Program within the School of Nursing. The Heath Care Case Manager (HCCM) functions to support the Department of Children and Families (DCF)/Child Protection and Permanency (CP&P) in meeting the health care and protection needs of children in out-of-home placement, in collaboration with other staff of the Child Health Unit in that local office.

Multiple vacancies:  Newark, Paterson, Trenton and Camden

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

– Upon entry into out-of-home placement, assists with enrollment of a child in a managed care entity and identification of a medical home (primary care provider), and informs the child, caregiver and DCF/CP&P, as needed.
– Assesses a child’s health care status and needs by retrieving a complete health history through obtaining and reviewing all medical records and interviewing past providers and caregivers; forwards all information to the medical home and other health providers as needed.
– Schedules an Initial Physical Health Evaluation, in consultation with the caregiver and DCF/CP&P, reviews the preliminary and final reports, and ensures that all recommendations for health care are completed.
– Develops a child health care plan in collaboration with the child’s medical home, as well as involved specialists, caregivers, other community service providers, and, when appropriate, DCF/CP&P.
– Links the child and caregiver with appropriate health resources and community services.
– Successful applicant must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or a BA / BS degree in a health-related field required; current RN licensure; minimum of 1-2 years of experience in pediatric nursing required; a current/valid driver’s license and CPR certification

To apply for these positions, please visit our website links below to complete an application:
– Camden North Office located in Cherry Hill: 
– Camden Central Office located in Cherry Hill: 
– Mercer South Office located in Trenton, NJ: 
– Passaic Central Office located in Paterson, NJ: 
– Newark South Office located in Newark, NJ: 
 
The Rutgers School of Nursing operates within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.   The School of Nursing is one of eight schools of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. As part of the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences division, the School of Nursing (Newark, New Brunswick, and Blackwood) offers unique opportunities in education, research, and practice at a leading national research university which is the state’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education.  As a staff member of Rutgers University, you will enjoy tuition remission for your dependent children and a comprehensive benefits package.
 
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The François-Xavier Bagnoud Center (FXB Center) at the Rutgers School of Nursing is seeking a full-time Education Specialist who will use their nursing expertise to provide education and capacity development as part of the workforce development program teams throughout the FXB Center.

Primary responsibilities:
– Value and deliver high-quality, professional, responsive, and innovative service across all FXB Center grant programs.
– Under the direction of the Program Director, provide technical assistance, training, and capacity building for drug-user health providers located at statewide harm reduction centers.
– Further develop, evaluate, and improve onboarding and orientation training, curriculum, and policies for healthcare providers at statewide harm reduction centers.
– Create, modify, or update standing orders, nursing forms, protocols and procedures as needed.
– Conduct quality improvement site visits, chart reviews, data analysis, and reporting for drug-user health providers and further develop the quality improvement efforts, as well as assist the FXB QM team with data abstraction and analysis with HIV related grants.
– Design evaluation tools to determine the impact of training programs and identify additional education needs.
– Assist with FIMR-HIV & Congenital Syphilis activities, including preparation of case summaries, data input and analysis, facilitation of case review and community action meetings, and engagement with stakeholders.
– Provide training on topics related to perinatal HIV, congenital syphilis, and harm reduction as need.

Qualifications:
– Master’s degree in nursing or nursing education with at least 3 years of nursing experience, which can include experience in nursing education.
– Knowledge of social determinants of health and syndemics. 
– Excellent writing skills, including academic writing. 
– Strong work ethic with experience in rapid turnaround projects.
– Experience with the development of healthcare provider curricula and training materials. 
– Demonstrated ability to work as a member of collaborative teams with multiple external and internal partners. 
– Strong communication skills, able to positively represent the FXB Center in multiple settings.
– Clinical experience in infectious diseases or maternal-child health is preferred.

For more information and to apply, visit https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/220062.