Job Description

Open Rank - Clinician Educator of Dental Medicine - General Dentist

Posting Numberreq27543
Employment TypeFaculty
Faculty TypeClinician Educator
Hiring DepartmentDental Services General (523K0)
Academic LocationSchool of Medicine
Benefits EligibleThe 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

The University of New Mexico is seekingfaculty at the Open Rank level in the Clinician Educator track to join theDepartment of Dental Medicine, Division of Dental Services. The Department ofDental Medicine has a primary mission of delivering education and a fullspectrum of clinical care.

The Departmentof Dental Medicine at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine inAlbuquerque is looking for a full-time GeneralDentist to provide and oversee direct dental diagnosis, treatment,procedures, and care in a public health setting. The ideal candidate should becomfortable providing general dentistry for adults and children. The dentistshould have current experience with general dentistry including routine anduncomplicated surgical extractions. In addition, the ideal candidate will haveexperience working with and supervising dental residents. This is a clinician educator track open rank position which affordsapplicants the opportunity to enter as an Assistant, Associate, or FullProfessor and educator who is primarily engaged in clinical care withresidents. The successful applicant will join an interdisciplinary team offaculty 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 setting
  • Provide resident didactic and clinical training

Opportunities:

  • Beautiful and modern clinic
  • Clinic has an attached Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
  • Attend in the OR and ASC
  • Opportunity to work collaboratively with other specialties in a hospital-based setting
  • Competitive Salary
  • Great benefits (such as a medical, dental, vision and retirement plans)
  • Beautiful living areas around Albuquerque within 20 min of the clinic
  • Gorgeous sunsets and spacious mountain views
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Doctorate degree in Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine
  • At least 1 year of directly related experience completing dental extractions
  • Licensure or ability to obtain licensure from New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in the practice of the full scope general dentistry
  • Experience working with dental residents
  • Demonstrated skills for implants and complicated surgical extractions
  • Some experience with hospital dentistry
  • Niche interest or experience in general dentistry - implants, surgery, restoration, etc.
  • Completion of an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residencyprogram or equivalent from a Commission on Dental Accreditation institution
  • A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit 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 ConsiderationFor 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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