Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year


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

Posting Category
Faculty

Department
Pediatrics

Posting Number
U260039

Posting Link
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/62337

Employer
University Affiliates

Appointment Term

Position Type

Posting Detail Information

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 HighlightsThe 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.

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
This position does not drive a university owned vehicle

Salary Range
$0.00

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

Posting Alerts

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

Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name
Linda Ramsey

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title
Department Administrator

Contact's Email
[email protected]

Contact's Phone
716-323-0011

Posting Dates

Posted
05/12/2026

Deadline for Applicants
Open Until Filled

Date to be filled

References

Number of References Required
3

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant