Academic Scholar- Pediatric Pulmonologist; Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

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Position Information


Fiscal Year
2025-2026


Position Title
Academic Scholar- Pediatric Pulmonologist; Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor


Posting Category
Faculty


Department
Pediatrics


Posting Number
U260039


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Employer
University Affiliates


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Position Summary


The Department of Pediatrics in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo (UB) is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Pediatric Pulmonologist to join a dynamic and growing Division of Pediatric Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine. This is an academic faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments.

The selected candidate will contribute to clinical care, education, research, and program development, with significant leadership opportunities, including the potential to lead the Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Program.

Division & Program Highlights The Division provides comprehensive care for children with acute and chronic respiratory diseases, supported by a multidisciplinary team and strong institutional infrastructure.

• Our multidisciplinary team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, research coordinators, a dietitian, and social worker
• Advanced clinical capabilities
• Flexible and rigid bronchoscopy, including interventional Pulmonary function testing
• Sleep studies
• High resolution CT
• Genetic and molecular testing
• Complex disease management
• Home ventilation
• Severe therapy resistant asthma (biologics, personalized treatment plans)
• Chronic lung disease of prematurity
• Rare interstitial lung diseases
• Neuromuscular related respiratory failure
• Pulmonary complications of systemic diseases
• Advanced Therapeutic Interventions
• Noninvasive ventilation
• Mechanical ventilation management
• Airway clearance therapies
• Critical and Multidisciplinary Care
• Co-management in Pediatric intensive care units
• Coordination with cardiology, ENT, genetics and gastroenterology
• Long-term care planning for medically complex children

Cystic Fibrosis Program (Leadership Opportunity)
Opportunity to lead and further develop a highly established Pediatric CF Center.

• Accredited by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
• Active participant in the Therapeutics Development Network (TDN)
• Long-standing reputation as a high-performing CF center
• Multidisciplinary care team with strong clinical and research infrastructure
• Leadership opportunities include program growth, clinical trials expansion, quality improvement, and regional/national collaboration.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient pediatric pulmonology care
• Participate in consult services (PICU, NICU, general pediatrics)
• Manage conditions such as cystic fibrosis, asthma, BPD, neuromuscular disease, and sleep disorders
• Flexible bronchoscopy/advanced bronchoscopy
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics

Academic & Research Opportunities

• Faculty appointment with opportunities for protected academic time
• Participation in clinical trials and outcomes research
• Collaboration across pulmonary, allergy/immunology, neonatology, and critical care
• Mentorship of trainees

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows
• Participate in conferences and curriculum development
• Leadership opportunities in fellowship education

Practice Environment

• UBMD Pediatrics - largest pediatric subspecialty group in Western New York
• Affiliation with UBMD Physicians' Group
• Strong administrative and operational support
• State-of-the-art facilities at the only free-standing Children's Hospital in NY State

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Retirement plan contributions, no employee contribution required
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Malpractice coverage
• CME support

Why Buffalo?

• Affordable housing and excellent schools
• "The City of Good Neighbors"
• Commute-friendly
• Family-friendly community
• Four-season outdoor activities
• Proximity to Toronto and major Northeast cities
• Buffalo International Airport
• Medical campus with Children's hospital, Cancer center, Adult Stroke center/Adult hospital and Medical School on site.
• Visit our Beautiful Buffalo Niagara page to learn more.

UBMD Pediatrics is one of 16 practice plans within UBMD Physicians' Group, the single largest medical group in Western New York. We provide premier health care to infants, children, adolescents and adults. In addition to primary care pediatrics, we have 15 pediatric subspecialties. Our physicians make up the academic teaching faculty within the Department of Pediatrics at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo and Golisano Children's Hospital.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and the largest, most comprehensive institution in the 64-campus State University of New York (SUNY) system, and a member institution of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). Over 30,000 undergraduate, masters and doctoral students are enrolled at UB across 13 colleges/schools. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for the inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree
• Board-certified/board-eligible in Pediatric Pulmonology
• Eligible for New York State licensure
• Interest in academic medicine

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience preferred for CF role

Physical Demands

Driving Requirements

Salary Range
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Additional Salary Information
The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.


Job Type
Full-Time


Campus
Downtown Campus


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Special Instructions Summary

Documents Information:
Letter of Interest - including leadership interest in CF program if applicable.

Is a background check required for this posting?
No


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Contact Information


Contact's Name
Linda Ramsey


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Contact's Title
Department Administrator


Contact's Email
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Posting Dates


Posted
05/12/2026


Deadline for Applicants
Open Until Filled


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3


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