Position Information
- Fiscal Year: 2026-2027
- Position Title: Academic Scholar – Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor, Family Medicine
- Posting Category: Faculty
- Department: Family Medicine
- Posting Number: U260093
- Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/65468
- Employer: University Affiliates
Position Summary
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Department of Family Medicine, is seeking a full-time faculty member to join as an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor.
UBMD Family Medicine physicians are responsible for maintaining an active clinical practice at an ambulatory clinic and/or at a designated hospital.
Clinical responsibilities include:
- Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury.
- Order, perform and interpret tests and analyze records, reports and examination information to diagnose patients’ condition(s).
- Coordinate timely follow up of patient requests for services regarding prescription requests, referrals, diagnostic testing and appointments for sick visits.
- Supervise nurse practitioner(s) and/or physician assistant(s), when applicable and required.
Assistant Professors may be involved in research or clinical programs, and may also deliver lectures, supervise medical students, residents or graduate trainees under general guidance.
Associate Professors may take on greater curriculum development, leadership roles in courses or clerkships.
Professors may serve as master educators, mentoring associate and assistant professors and guiding major academic or clinical programs.
About The University at Buffalo
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The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.
Minimum Qualifications
- Active NYS medical license
- Valid DEA registration
- Board Certification in Family Medicine
- Active hospital staff privileges (where applicable)
- Enrollment in identified HMO’s, Medicaid and Medicare, as well as workers’ compensation (if applicable)
- Completion of graduate medical education program
- Completion of residency training program
- Associate professors should have a strong record in scholarship and teaching
- Professors should demonstrate international or national distinction through excellence in research, teaching, service and mentoring
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without visa sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as a physician in an outpatient clinical setting
- Teaching experience
- Research experience helpful
Physical Demands
- Must be able to maintain a stationary position for extended periods while performing computer-based work.
- Must be able to move and traverse throughout patient care areas to provide services and respond to patient needs.
- Frequently operates, activates, uses, and positions computer equipment, telephones, keyboards, and other office-related technology.
- Must be able to detect, perceive, identify, recognize, and assess information both on computer screens and in the work environment.
- Occasionally moves, transports, positions, and removes items weighing up to 15 pounds.
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
- Must be able to maintain a stationary position, move and traverse, operate equipment and technology, and communicate, exchange, convey, and discern information necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
Driving Requirements
This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range
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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: Varies
- Campus: Off site location
- Is a background check required for this posting? No
Contact Information
- Contact's Name: Debbie Hengst
- Contact's Pronouns: She/her/hers
- Contact's Title: Director of Human Resources
- Contact's Email: djhengst@buffalo.edu
- Contact's Phone: 716-888-4838
Posting Dates
- Posted: 10/23/2026
- Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
- Date to be filled: 04/01/2027
References
- Number of References Required: 2
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
