Temporary Part-Time Faculty of Dental Medicine

Temporary Part-Time Faculty of Dental Medicine

Position Summary The University of New Mexico Department of Dental Medicine is seeking a detail‑oriented Temporary Part‑Time (TPT) General Dentist to provide targeted administrative and program support ensuring dental residents meet specialty training, procedural, and accreditation requirements. This role supports residency education in maxillofacial surgery, implant dentistry, and other specialty rotations, maintaining compliance with accreditation standards and reducing faculty administrative burden.

Key Responsibilities

• Track resident clinical case requirements for maxillofacial surgery, implant procedures, and other specialty competencies.
• Monitor resident progress toward required procedural minimums and accreditation standards.
• Maintain accurate logs and documentation of completed cases and specialty rotations.
• Prepare reports and summaries for residency program leadership related to compliance and resident progress.
• Assist with preparation for accreditation reviews, site visits, and internal audits.
• Communicate with residents and faculty regarding scheduling, requirements, and completion status.
• Coordinate resident schedules with internal and external specialty providers.
• Support continuous quality improvement by identifying gaps in tracking, documentation, or compliance processes.

Opportunities

• Beautiful and modern clinic with an attached Ambulatory Surgery Center.
• Opportunity to work collaboratively with other specialties in a hospital‑based setting.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Desirable living areas within 20 minutes of the clinic, with scenic mountain views.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine.
• At least 1 year of directly related experience completing dental treatments for patients with special needs.
• Licensure or ability to obtain licensure from the New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.
• Completion of an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program or equivalent from a Commission on Dental Accreditation institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the practice of the full scope general dentistry.
• Experience working with dental residents.
• Demonstrated skills for complicated surgical extractions at the higher level of general dentists.
• Experience with hospital dentistry.
• Niche interest or experience in general dentistry specialties such as implants, surgery, restoration, or special needs dentistry.
• Certification by either the American Board of Oral Medicine or the American Board of Special Care Dentistry.
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivating an understanding of the diverse cultures of New Mexico and contributing to the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.