Academic Chief of the Division of Nephrology

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) Department of Medicine is seeking candidates for Academic Chief of the Division of Nephrology . As the leader of the Division, the Chief will be responsible for the growth and advancement of research, faculty recruitment and development, scholarly activity, and clinical and teaching excellence. The new Chief will have the opportunity to shape the growth of nephrology services across the RWJBarnabas/Rutgers Health System, a $5 Billion enterprise that cares for about 40% of all NJ residents. In concert with the Department, School and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS), the Division Chief will expand interdisciplinary and translational research within the division.

The current Division includes well-developed transplant nephrology and general nephrology programs. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced physician leader to work in an advanced healthcare market, expand services with the clinical and operational support and expertise of one of the nation’s leading health systems. New Brunswick is a desirable region of the Northeast with a diverse patient population, top-rated schools and easy access to both the New York Metropolitan and greater Philadelphia regions.

Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Medicine, the incoming Chief must be passionate about building collaborative research programs, mentoring junior faculty, and advancing nephrology on the national/international stage. The Division of Nephrology will be supported with the funds necessary to meet a high standard of excellence in clinical care, research, and education.

The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding leadership, a high-level of administrative skill, excellent communication skills, clinical and research productivity , an understanding of the complexity of uniting academic and community medicine, and a creative vision to develop a superior nephrology program, advancing the clinical, research, and training missions of the medical school. In addition, the successful candidate will have an actively funded research program in basic, translational, clinical, or health services research, strong academic credentials, and have a distinguished record of accomplishments across all missions.

Candidates must hold the degree of MD or MD/PhD, be Board certified in nephrology and possess qualifications for appointment to Associate Professor or Professor at Rutgers University.

If you are interested in learning more or have any questions about the position, please reach out to Sarang Kim at

Sarang Kim, MD
Professor and Chief
Division of Education
Chair, Search Committee for Chief of Nephrology