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

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.