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Pediatric Surgeon, Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Surgery, Pediatric

Location: Stony Brook, New York
Open Date: Aug 27, 2026
Deadline: Sep 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description
The Division of Pediatric Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Stony Brook Medicine is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible pediatric surgeon to join our growing academic pediatric surgical program at Stony Brook Children's Hospital. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor, commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments. Stony Brook University Hospital is the region's premier academic and tertiary care medical center, serving more than 1.5 million residents of Suffolk County and the surrounding region. Stony Brook Children's Hospital opened its dedicated children's hospital in 2019 and provides comprehensive pediatric and surgical specialty care in a modern, family-centered environment. The hospital is the only ACS-verified Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in Suffolk County and includes a 46-bed Level III NICU with approximately 1,000 admissions annually. More than 180 pediatric specialists representing 30 specialties provide multidisciplinary care across the full spectrum of pediatric disease. The Division of Pediatric Surgery is committed to providing outstanding, compassionate, and evidence-based surgical care while advancing the academic missions of education, research, and innovation. The Division is supported by the Department of Surgery and Stony Brook Medicine, with opportunities for continued clinical program development, multidisciplinary collaboration, and regional growth. Position Responsibilities The successful candidate will join an established pediatric surgery faculty and participate in the full range of clinical, educational, and scholarly activities of the Division. Responsibilities will include: Providing comprehensive operative and nonoperative care for infants, children, and adolescents with general and thoracic pediatric surgical conditions, including congenital anomalies, neonatal surgical disease, trauma, tumors, and other complex surgical conditions. Participating in inpatient, outpatient, operative, consultative, and call responsibilities of the Division. Working collaboratively with pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists, anesthesiologists, intensivists, neonatologists, nursing staff, advanced practice providers, and other members of the multidisciplinary pediatric care team. Participating in multidisciplinary conferences, quality-improvement initiatives, and programmatic efforts designed to improve pediatric surgical outcomes and access to care. Contributing to the continued growth and development of pediatric surgical services at Stony Brook Children's Hospital and throughout the Stony Brook Medicine network. Teaching and mentoring medical students, general surgery residents, and other trainees in the operating room, inpatient and outpatient settings, conferences, and classroom. Academic Opportunity This position offers the opportunity to join a growing academic pediatric surgical program within a major university-based health system. The successful candidate will have opportunities to develop areas of clinical expertise, participate in multidisciplinary programs, contribute to research and education, and assume increasing academic or programmatic leadership responsibilities based on experience and interests. Faculty appointment and academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and scholarly accomplishments.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

- MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.
- Completion of an accredited pediatric surgery fellowship or equivalent training.
- Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Surgery.
- Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of New York.
- Eligibility for DEA registration.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in pediatric surgical care, professionalism, teamwork, and education.

Preferred Qualifications

- Strong academic credentials and demonstrated interest in medical education and mentorship.
- Experience in or demonstrated potential for clinical, translational, outcomes, health services, or educational research.
- Interest in program development, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary pediatric care.
- Additional clinical, research, educational, or leadership expertise that complements the existing strengths and future strategic priorities of the Division.

Application Instructions
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For questions regarding this position, please contact Tracey Maresco at 631-638-2326

Special Notes:
Tenure/Non-Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. To qualify for tenure and/or a senior faculty appointment, the candidate must meet the criteria established by the School of Medicine (https://renaissance.stonybrookmedicine.edu/facultysenate/committees/apt).

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.

Campus Description:

Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook's health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools -- Dental Medicine, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare -- as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. With 624 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center. Stony Brook Children's, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. In the Medical and Research Translation (MART) building, two floors are occupied by Stony Brook University Cancer Center's outpatient services, and four floors are devoted to cancer research. Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine. We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable and inclusive perspectives. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request . It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information,veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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