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 Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/65487

Posting Detail Information

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.

Salary Range

Competitive

Job Type

Varies

Special Instructions Summary

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

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