Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Neurosurgery

Buffalo, New York


Employer: University at Buffalo
Industry: Neurosurgery
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Neurosurgery
Department Neurosurgery
Posting Number F230111
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/42778
Employer State
Faculty Appointment Term Term
Position Type UUP Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Position Summary
The Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences ( JSMBS ), University at Buffalo (UB) is seeking a board-certified/board eligible pediatric neurosurgery who completed a fellowship in Pediatric Neurosurgery to join our Pediatric Neurosurgery Team. The position is available for 2024/2025 as a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.

Responsibilities will include:
  • Providing clinical services to pediatric neurosurgical patients and occasionally adult patients with congenital neurosurgical conditions. The candidate must feel comfortable providing a full range of services for craniofacial deformities, brain tumors, epilepsy, congenital anomalies, vascular disorders, functional disorders and all other neurosurgical conditions afflicting children.
  • Participation in pediatric only on-call coverage will include coverage of pediatric neurosurgical emergencies at the Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center at John R. Oishei Children's Hospital.
  • Active participation in resident education through supervision in the clinical setting and operating room, academic curriculum development and mentorship. Other activities include participation in medical student education, research and scholarship.

The Health System: The threefold mission of University at Buffalo Neurosurgery ( UBNS ) is to improve the human condition through compassionate clinical care, prepare the next generation of clinicians in academics and community neurosurgery and explore evolving knowledge through impactful research. This is done by providing comprehensive high quality neurosurgical care, an exceptional training experience for medical students and residents and engaging in innovative research endeavors.

Our pediatric facility is housed within the John R. Oishei Children's Hospital in downtown Buffalo. Newly opened in 2017 the facility spans 12 stories with a helipad at the top. There are 185 inpatient beds, 64 NICU (largest in western New York), 20 PICU beds, 11 Hematology/Oncology Beds, 12 Epilepsy Monitoring beds, 15 Operating Rooms and an Emergency Department that includes 19 ER rooms, 5 kids express rooms and 4 trauma rooms. It is the only free standing children's hospital in New York State and an ACS verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center with nearly all subspecialty representation.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

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.

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
  • Successful completion of a neurosurgical residency program
  • Successful completion of a pediatric neurosurgical fellowship

Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Salary Range Competitive
Additional Salary Information
Type Varies
Campus Oishei Children's Hospital
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Additional Information
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Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name Michael Cournyea
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Chief Executive Officer, UBNS
Contact's Email mcournyea@ubns.com
Contact's Phone 716-218-1000

Posting Dates

Posted 05/23/2023
Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 07/01/2024

References

Number of References Required 1
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. CV/Resume
Optional Documents

Created: 2024-08-30
Reference: F230111
Country: United States
State: New York
City: Buffalo
ZIP: 14208