Academic Scholar Clinical or Research Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, Department of

University at Buffalo - Amherst, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Amherst, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The University at Buffalo's Department of Pediatrics is seeking candidates for the position of Academic Scholar - Clinical or Research Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the Division of Neonatology. This role is available in both tenure and non-tenure tracks and is designed for individuals who are committed to providing outstanding clinical care, engaging in innovative teaching, and contributing to research in the field of pediatrics. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality clinical services in the 64-bed Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at John R. Oishei Children's Hospital, as well as in the 10-bed Level II NICU at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. This position also involves productivity in program development and providing both outpatient and inpatient consultative services. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the role includes significant teaching duties. The candidate will be expected to educate medical students, residents, and fellows through clinical education, formal lectures, and curriculum development. There is an emphasis on mentoring junior faculty and developing innovative teaching materials. Candidates must demonstrate a track record of excellence in clinical practice, including innovative accomplishments in care delivery, clinical productivity, and quality improvement initiatives. An identifiable area of special expertise is also required, showcasing the candidate's commitment to advancing the field of neonatology. UBMD Pediatrics is part of the UBMD Physicians' Group, the largest medical group in the area, and is supported by 14 pediatric subspecialties. The physicians in this group also serve as the academic teaching faculty within the Department of Pediatrics at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo. The University at Buffalo is recognized as a leading public research university, dedicated to academic excellence and impactful research, making it an ideal environment for professionals looking to advance their careers in medicine and education.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding clinical care in the 64 bed Level IV NICU at John R. Oishei Children's Hospital and the 10 bed Level II NICU at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.
• Engage in productivity in program development.
• Provide outpatient and inpatient consultative services.
• Educate medical students, residents, and fellows through clinical education.
• Deliver formal lectures within the Division and Department.
• Develop curriculum and innovative teaching materials while mentoring junior faculty.
• Demonstrate continued excellence in clinical practice, including innovative accomplishments in care delivery, clinical productivity, and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• MD, MD/PhD or equivalent degree
• Demonstrated excellent qualifications in education, clinical care, or research
• Board certified in Pediatrics
• Board certified/eligible in Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics.