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University of New Mexico

Open Rank - Clinician Educator of Dental Medicine - General Dentist

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101


Position Summary

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.The Department of Dental Medicine at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque is looking for a

full-time General Dentist

to provide and oversee direct dental diagnosis, treatment, procedures, and care in a public health setting. The ideal candidate should be comfortable providing general dentistry for adults and children. The dentist should have current experience with general dentistry including routine and uncomplicated 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)Perform Surgical and Third Molar Extractions appropriate for a general dentist.Work in dental clinic and/or OR settingProvide resident didactic and clinical trainingOpportunities:

Beautiful and modern clinicClinic has an attached Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)Attend in the OR and ASCOpportunity to work collaboratively with other specialties in a hospital-based settingCompetitive SalaryGreat 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 viewsQualifications

Minimum Qualifications:Doctorate degree in Dental Surgery or Dental MedicineAt least 1 year of directly related experience completing dental extractionsLicensure or ability to obtain licensure from New Mexico Board of Dental Health CarePreferred 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 dentistryNiche interest or experience in general dentistry - implants, surgery, restoration, etc.Completion of an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program or equivalent from a Commission on Dental Accreditation institutionA 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 11/25/2023. 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.

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