Division Chief of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics

Division Chief of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics

Position Title:

Division Chief of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics.

The Department of Pediatrics in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo (UB), and Oishei Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, is actively recruiting candidates for the position of Division Chief of Adolescent Medicine. This faculty position will provide leadership to the physicians and staff in the Division of Adolescent Medicine, focusing on the health and psychosocial needs of adolescents and young adults, ages 12-30, which includes both an inpatient hospital section and two outpatient locations.

Qualified candidates will be appointed at the Clinical Assistant/Associate/Professor level commensurate to rank.

Subspecialty patient services include:

• Eating disorders
• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Alcohol and substance abuse
• Mental health conditions
• Reproductive health care
• Gender dysphoria
• Chronic disease

The incoming Division Chief will:

• Demonstrate leadership and further develop the clinical operations and scholarship within the division
• Recruit and mentor academically outstanding faculty members
• Grow multidisciplinary clinical programs
• Oversee the education of medical students and residents in Adolescent Medicine
• Supervise and collaborate with the Nurse Practitioner and dietician in the division
• Expand research activities of the Division and participate in collaborative research projects within the division and with other departments or institutions
• Engage in scholarly research initiatives and activities, and collaborate with colleagues to enhance patient care related to adolescent health and medicine
• Contribute to the advancement of adolescent medicine services within the department, promoting evidence‑based practices and innovative approaches
• Participate in Department of Pediatrics Division Chiefs and Department of Pediatrics Faculty meetings
• Serve as a resource for colleagues, medical staff, and healthcare professionals in matters related to adolescent health

UBMD Pediatrics is one of 18 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 17 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 at Oishei Children’s Hospital.

The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for the inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.

About The University at Buffalo
UB 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree
• Board certified in Pediatrics and/or Adolescent Medicine

Preferred Qualifications:

Physical Demands:

Salary Range:
Competitve

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

Contact Information:
Contact's Email:
Contact's Phone: 716‑323‑0011

Posting Dates:
Posted: 10/16/2025

References: 3

Instructions to Applicant:

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * 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
• * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • HERCjobs.org
  • Conference
  • Personal Referral
  • UBJobs.buffalo.edu
  • Other
• * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
  • Yes
  • No

UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at diversity or by phone 716‑645‑2266.