Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (NON-TENURE TRACK) AUTISM RESEARCH AND POLICY ANALYSIS |
| Department |
State Health Policy Center |
| Salary Details |
A minimum of $110,000 |
| 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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- 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 (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
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| Posting Summary |
The Rutgers
Center for State Health Policy (Center/
CSHP) within the
Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research (
IFH), a unit of
Rutgers Health, is recruiting up to two non-tenure-track, research faculty. The position is open rank, with appointment at either the Assistant or Associate Research Professor level, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Research priorities for these faculty include strategies to enhance the quality of life for autistic individuals throughout their lifespan, with a significant emphasis on understanding and reducing disparities in access, resources and outcomes and will explore the service needs, patterns of insurance coverage, and other social determinants of health, among individuals with intellectual disability, autism, and mental health conditions.
The
NTT faculty hired under this recruitment will contribute to the Center's advancing autism and intellectual disabilities research portfolio, under the leadership of the incoming Center Director, Dr. Lindsay Shea. The initial appointment will be for one year, renewable for annual or multi-year periods, depending on productivity, overall performance, and continued availability of funding. These positions are co-terminus with funding for the positions.
Duties of the Position:
- Conduct high-impact, policy-relevant research on autism and intellectual disabilities, including examining disparities in access, quality, and outcomes, and advancing knowledge of community functioning, service use, and quality of life for autistic individuals. Incumbents in this position will be expected to serve as principal or co-principal investigator on projects and assume analytic leadership roles on projects.
- Contribute to the analytic development of new proposals and funding opportunities, including from federal, state, city and foundation sources that align with existing and emerging research priority areas related to populations with developmental disabilities and other groups covered by the Medicaid program.
- Lead development of rigorous, peer reviewed publications and engage in the translation and dissemination of research findings for broad constituencies and stakeholder groups.
- Contribute to the mentorship of students, fellows and staff within CSHP and IFH, providing guidance on mixed methods and other advanced research techniques and engage in general academic service activities within CSHP, IFH and the University community, at large.
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Posting Number |
26FA0326 |
| Posting Open Date |
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| Posting Close Date |
05/01/2026 |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, or equivalent) in a field relevant to health policy, health services research, demography, psychology, social work, public health, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated track record of exceptional research, as evidenced by publications, grants, and other scholarly achievements, appropriate to the stage of the candidate's career.
- Demonstrated expertise in research focused on populations with autism and other intellectual disabilities.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead interdisciplinary collaborations.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability and desire to grow and thrive in a mission-driven collegial academic environment.
- Ability to translate research findings and concepts to both academic and non-academic audiences.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
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| Overview |
About the Center for State Health Policy
Rutgers Center for State Health Policy (Center/
CSHP) is an initiative within the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research, which is part of Rutgers Health. Established in 1999 with major funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Center combines Rutgers University's traditional academic strengths in public health, health services research, and social science with applied research and policy analysis initiatives. The Center was conceived in response to the unique and essential role of the states in the formation and implementation of sound health policy.
The Center is home to 27 full-time employees and will be welcoming
Dr. Lindsay Shea as its new director in July 2026, succeeding Founding Director Joel Cantor. The Center's signature areas of research include Health Care Access and Coverage, Health and Long-Term Care Workforce, Health System Performance Improvement, Long-Term Services and Supports, and Population Health.
Within this core portfolio, CSHP marshals the expert resources of its team of multidisciplinary faculty and staff to:
- Conduct rigorous, timely, and impartial research on health policy issues;
- Provide objective and practical evaluation of programs and policy choices;
- Convene the health policy community in a neutral forum to promote an active exchange of ideas on critical issues;
- Educate current and future health policy makers, researchers, and administrators; and
- Promote the practical application of scholarship in health policy.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement. |
| Statement |
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Posting Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Required application documents -Cover letter, CV, contact info for 3 references and a writing sample . |
| Quick Link to Posting |
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/272397 |
| Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Rutgers University - New Brunswick |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
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Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
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life insurance, employee discount
Apr 07, 2026