The University of New Mexico
Open Rank General Dentist Specializing in Special Needs
The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
Open Rank General Dentist Specializing in Special Needs
Posting Number:
req29988Employment Type:
FacultyFaculty Type:
Open RankHiring Department:
Department of Dental Medicine (525A)Academic Location:
School of MedicineBenefits Eligible:
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.Position Summary:
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs by providing them with quality dental care? Look no further! Our esteemed dental practice is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a
Special Needs Dental Services Provider . The University of New Mexico is seeking faculty at the
Open Rank level in the Clinician Educator track
to join the
Department of Dental Medicine, Division of Dental Services . The Department of Dental Medicine has a primary mission of delivering education and a full spectrum of clinical care. We believe that everyone deserves access to exceptional dental care, regardless of their abilities or challenges. Our practice is committed to providing specialized dental services to individuals with special needs in a supportive and inclusive environment.The
Department of Dental Medicine
at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque is looking for a full-time General Dentist specializing in Special Needs to provide and oversee direct dental diagnosis, treatment, procedures, and care for patients with Special Needs in a public health setting. You will play a vital role in ensuring that individuals with special needs receive the dental care they deserve. You will work closely with our team to deliver personalized and compassionate dental services tailored to the unique needs of each patient. The ideal candidate should be comfortable providing care to special needs patients. The dentist should have current experience in all phases of general dentistry including surgical extractions. In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience working with and supervising dental residents. This is a clinician educator track open rank position which affords applicants the opportunity to enter as an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor and educator who is primarily engaged in clinical care with residents. The successful applicant will join an interdisciplinary team of faculty providing the delivery of education, surgical services, clinical care, and research.Responsibilities:Provide direct clinical care (adults and children)Provide comprehensive dental care to individuals with special needs, including those with physical, developmental, intellectual, or medical disabilities in a clinical settingPerform Surgical and Third Molar Extractions appropriate for a general dentist.Work in dental clinic and/or OR settingProvide resident didactic and clinical trainingEducate patients, caregivers, and families about oral hygiene practices and preventive dental care strategies tailored to their needs.Collaborate with community organizations, schools, and healthcare providers to promote oral health awareness and access to dental services for individuals with special needs.Attend in the OR and ASCOpportunity to work collaboratively with other specialties in a hospital-based settingGreat benefits (such as a medical, dental, vision and retirement plans)Beautiful living areas around Albuquerque within 20 min of the clinicGorgeous sunsets and spacious mountain viewsMinimum Qualifications:Doctorate degree in Dental Surgery or Dental MedicineAt least 1 year of directly related experience completing dental treatments to patients with Special NeedsLicensure or ability to obtain licensure from New Mexico Board of Dental Health CareCompletion of an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program or equivalent from a Commission on Dental Accreditation institutionPreferred Qualifications:Experience in the practice of the full scope general dentistryExperience working with dental residentsDemonstrated skills for implants and complicated surgical extractionsSome experience with hospital dentistryCertification by either the American Board of Oral Medicine or American Board of Special Care DentistryA demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success as well as working with broadly diverse communitiesApplication Instructions:
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. For fullest consideration, applicants should submit a letter of intent, a current curriculum vitae, 2-year activity log of completed dental procedures, and the names of three professional references. In the letter of intent, please include your vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, student success, and working with broadly diverse communities.For Best Consideration:
For best consideration, please apply by 8/30/2024. This position will remain open until filled.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.Requesting an Accommodation
Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and University of New Mexico policy, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the University of New Mexico, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact Human Resources at hrpr@unm.edu (505) 277-4777 for assistance with the application process.
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Posting Number:
req29988Employment Type:
FacultyFaculty Type:
Open RankHiring Department:
Department of Dental Medicine (525A)Academic Location:
School of MedicineBenefits Eligible:
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.Position Summary:
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs by providing them with quality dental care? Look no further! Our esteemed dental practice is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a
Special Needs Dental Services Provider . The University of New Mexico is seeking faculty at the
Open Rank level in the Clinician Educator track
to join the
Department of Dental Medicine, Division of Dental Services . The Department of Dental Medicine has a primary mission of delivering education and a full spectrum of clinical care. We believe that everyone deserves access to exceptional dental care, regardless of their abilities or challenges. Our practice is committed to providing specialized dental services to individuals with special needs in a supportive and inclusive environment.The
Department of Dental Medicine
at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque is looking for a full-time General Dentist specializing in Special Needs to provide and oversee direct dental diagnosis, treatment, procedures, and care for patients with Special Needs in a public health setting. You will play a vital role in ensuring that individuals with special needs receive the dental care they deserve. You will work closely with our team to deliver personalized and compassionate dental services tailored to the unique needs of each patient. The ideal candidate should be comfortable providing care to special needs patients. The dentist should have current experience in all phases of general dentistry including surgical extractions. In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience working with and supervising dental residents. This is a clinician educator track open rank position which affords applicants the opportunity to enter as an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor and educator who is primarily engaged in clinical care with residents. The successful applicant will join an interdisciplinary team of faculty providing the delivery of education, surgical services, clinical care, and research.Responsibilities:Provide direct clinical care (adults and children)Provide comprehensive dental care to individuals with special needs, including those with physical, developmental, intellectual, or medical disabilities in a clinical settingPerform Surgical and Third Molar Extractions appropriate for a general dentist.Work in dental clinic and/or OR settingProvide resident didactic and clinical trainingEducate patients, caregivers, and families about oral hygiene practices and preventive dental care strategies tailored to their needs.Collaborate with community organizations, schools, and healthcare providers to promote oral health awareness and access to dental services for individuals with special needs.Attend in the OR and ASCOpportunity to work collaboratively with other specialties in a hospital-based settingGreat benefits (such as a medical, dental, vision and retirement plans)Beautiful living areas around Albuquerque within 20 min of the clinicGorgeous sunsets and spacious mountain viewsMinimum Qualifications:Doctorate degree in Dental Surgery or Dental MedicineAt least 1 year of directly related experience completing dental treatments to patients with Special NeedsLicensure or ability to obtain licensure from New Mexico Board of Dental Health CareCompletion of an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program or equivalent from a Commission on Dental Accreditation institutionPreferred Qualifications:Experience in the practice of the full scope general dentistryExperience working with dental residentsDemonstrated skills for implants and complicated surgical extractionsSome experience with hospital dentistryCertification by either the American Board of Oral Medicine or American Board of Special Care DentistryA demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success as well as working with broadly diverse communitiesApplication Instructions:
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. For fullest consideration, applicants should submit a letter of intent, a current curriculum vitae, 2-year activity log of completed dental procedures, and the names of three professional references. In the letter of intent, please include your vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, student success, and working with broadly diverse communities.For Best Consideration:
For best consideration, please apply by 8/30/2024. This position will remain open until filled.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.Requesting an Accommodation
Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and University of New Mexico policy, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the University of New Mexico, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact Human Resources at hrpr@unm.edu (505) 277-4777 for assistance with the application process.
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