University at Buffalo
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Academic Scholar, Child Abuse Physician - Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor; Department of Pediatrics

Deadline
Apr 14, 2027
Closing in 177 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
Reference
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Posted Oct 16, 2026

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Academic Scholar, Child Abuse Physician - Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor; Department of Pediatrics

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Position Information
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Position Title Academic Scholar, Child Abuse Physician - Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor; Department of Pediatrics
Posting Category Faculty
Department Pediatrics
Posting Number U260046
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/62677
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Position Summary The Department of Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (UB), Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Kaleida Health’s Golisano Children’s Hospital (GCH) is actively recruiting for a General or Subspecialty trained Pediatrician (i.e., Critical Care, Hospitalist Medicine) who has interest and experience in Child Abuse Pediatrics. It is anticipated that approximately 50% of the candidate’s time would be spent with Child Abuse and 50% of their time spent in either General Pediatrics or their subspecialty. This Physician will join the Division of General Pediatrics, and as applicable their subspecialty division, and be part of a multidisciplinary team focused on advocacy and neglect.

The Child Abuse Physician will provide medical evaluations of suspected child abuse victims at the Child Advocacy Center Buffalo (CAC) as well as child abuse consultations at GCH at Buffalo. Job duties include multidisciplinary team collaboration with the child abuse team at the CAC, the pediatric trauma team at GCH, and community agencies working to manage and prevent child abuse and neglect, and provide children and families with the support they need.

Care is provided in conjunction with academic teaching duties for medical students and residents from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. The successful candidate will have an academic appointment with the University commensurate to rank and experience.

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.
  • See here to learn more: University at Buffalo community.

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.
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 Pediatrics
  • Eligible for New York State licensure
  • Interest in academic medicine
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements
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
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Special Instructions Summary
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 06/02/2026
Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
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Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
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