Clinical Assistant Professor; Department of Family Medicine

Clinical Assistant Professor; Department of Family Medicine

Position Information

• Position Title: Clinical Assistant Professor; Department of Family Medicine
• Department: Family Medicine
• Posting Number: F260121
• Employer: State
• Faculty Appointment Term: Term
• Position Type: UUP Faculty
• Bargaining Unit: 08 - UUP

Posting Detail Information

• Fiscal Year: 2026-2027

Position Summary

The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Department of Family Medicine, is seeking a full-time faculty member to join as a Clinical Assistant Professor.

This position will be working over 60% of the time with the UB Institute for Healthcare Informatics and will collaborate with research investigators to enable effective use of data for hypothesis testing and cohort identification. Additionally, will be responsible for educating users on the use of data query tools, including TriNetX and Epic HER embedded tools, as well as supporting the implementation of Epic’s data analytics capabilities for research. Will advise on emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, to meet evolving research needs and establish metrics to evaluate research IT effectiveness and its impact on research objectives.

UBMD Family Medicine physicians are also responsible for maintaining an active clinical practice at an ambulatory clinic and/or at a designated hospital.

This position will provide at least 13 weeks of inpatient services at a Kaleida Health facility, specifically Buffalo General Medical Center. Will be responsible for managing the care of patients who have been admitted to the hospital, including evaluation of patients, taking medical histories, ordering initial tests and making decisions to admit. Will examine patients, review lab results and imaging, adjust treatment plans and track recovery progress. Will decide when to bring in subspecialists and integrate their recommendations into the main care plan. Manages the transition home or to a rehab facility while reconciling medications.

About the University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

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
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date. The University at Buffalo does not guarantee that it will sponsor, support, or otherwise assist with obtaining work authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biomedical informatics, epidemiology, computer science, statistics or related field.
• Experience as a hospitalist physician.
• Relevant certifications (i.e. Data Science, Clinical Informatics Board).
• Minimum of five years of clinical practice experience.
• Research informatics or research experience.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of remaining in a stationary position at workstation in order to perform duties on a computer and performing patient care services.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be regularly required to communicate and operate a computer and/or telephone keyboard.
• Light to moderate transporting (up to 15 pounds) may be required.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.

Driving Requirements

This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

Competitive

Job Type

Varies

Campus

NYS Center of Excellence and Bioinformatics

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact Information

• Contact's Name: Debbie Hengst
• Contact's Pronouns: She/Her
• Contact's Title: Director of Human Resources
• Contact's Email: djhengst@buffalo.edu
• Contact's Phone: 716-888-4838

Posting Dates

• Posted: 10/26/2026
• Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
• Date to be filled: 01/01/2027

References

• Number of References Required: 1

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
   • Yes
   • No
2. Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
   • Faculty
   • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
   • Research Foundation Employee
   • State Classified
   • State Professional
   • UB Foundation
   • TA/GA
   • Student
   • No Current Employment Affiliation
3. How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
   • AcademicKeys.com
   • CareerExposure.com
   • CareerWomen.com
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • DiversitySearch.com
   • GoogleJobs.com
   • HERCjobs.org
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • IMDiversity.com
   • Indeed.com
   • LinkedIn.com
   • MBACareers.com
   • Conference
   • Personal Referral
   • UBJobs.buffalo.edu
   • Other
   • WNY Jobs
4. Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae