Assistant Professor in Health Sciences

Recruitment / Posting Title : Assistant Professor in Health Sciences

Department : Health Sciences

Rutgers University-Camden, Camden, New Jersey

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.

Interested applicants should visit the official university position page for formal application :   https : / / jobs.rutgers.edu / postings / 260249

Rutgers-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of 6,000 students located in Camden, New Jersey, directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. Our campus is classified as a “Doctoral University : High Research Activity” (R2) institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and it emphasizes civic engagement. As a designated Minority Serving Institution, we particularly seek faculty who can connect with our diverse student population (over 50% racial / ethnic minorities and over 25% first-generation college students). We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment across all areas of faculty work, including scholarship, teaching, and service. We therefore welcome applicants whose professional experiences, research, and engagement prepare them to support and connect with Rutgers–Camden’s ethnically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse student community.

The teaching load for research active faculty is 2-2, and salaries and benefits are competitive. The minimum annual starting salary for this position is $95,000.00, with actual compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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.