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

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan contributions

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Malpractice coverage

CME support

Job summary

The State University of New York at Buffalo is seeking a board-certified Pediatric Pulmonologist for a faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. This role includes inpatient and outpatient care, participation in consultations, and teaching responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate an interest in academic medicine. The position offers opportunities for academic engagement, leadership in clinical programs, and participation in research.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or eligible in Pediatric Pulmonology.
• Interest in academic medicine required.
• Eligible for New York State licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient pediatric pulmonology care.
• Participate in consult services (PICU, NICU, general pediatrics).
• Manage conditions such as cystic fibrosis, asthma, and sleep disorders.
• Perform flexible and advanced bronchoscopy.

Skills

Board-certified/board-eligible in Pediatric Pulmonology

Interest in academic medicine

Leadership experience

Education

Eligibility for New York State licensure

Job description

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

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

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.

Division & Program Highlights

• Multidisciplinary team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, research coordinators, dietitian, and social worker.
• Advanced clinical capabilities: flexible and rigid bronchoscopy, interventional pulmonary function testing, high-resolution CT, genetic and molecular testing.
• Complex disease management: severe therapy‑resistant asthma, chronic lung disease of prematurity, neuromuscular related respiratory failure, pulmonary complications of systemic diseases.
• Advanced therapeutic interventions: mechanical ventilation management, airway clearance therapies, critical and multidisciplinary care.
• Co‑management in pediatric intensive care units with coordination to 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).
• 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.
• Perform flexible and advanced bronchoscopy.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics.

Academic & Research Opportunities

• Faculty appointment with 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.
• Benefits include retirement plan contributions, health, dental, vision insurance, malpractice coverage, and CME support.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 involve driving a university-owned vehicle.

Salary Range

Salary range to be determined.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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