Position Information

Position Title: Academic Scholar- Pediatric Pulmonologist; Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
Department: Pediatrics
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/62337
Job Type: Full-Time

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 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

Salary Range

Special Instructions Summary

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

Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Linda Ramsey
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Department Administrator
Contact's Email: lkramsey@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-323-0011

Posting Dates

Posted: 05/12/2026
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled:

Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-39c130dfc1b0464481b571a015316462

jeid-68648654ccbae44aa41a42d4b7af28cb

Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs

About University at Buffalo

Connections working at University at Buffalo

https://careers.thoracic.org/jobs/22286999/academic-scholar-pediatric-pulmonologist-clinical-assistant-associate-full-professor

You do not have JavaScript Enabled on this browser. Please enable it in order to use the full functionality of our website.

Career Center

Captcha / Bot check:

Error