Temporary Part-Time Faculty of Dental Medicine

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals 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 Dental Services Provider. The

University of New Mexico is seeking faculty at the Temporary Part-Time (TPT) General

Dentist 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.

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 position supports residency education in areas including maxillofacial

surgery, implant dentistry, and other required specialty rotations.

This role is essential to maintaining compliance with accreditation and program standards,

reducing administrative burden on faculty, and ensuring residents complete all required clinical

experiences and case minimums in a timely and well-documented manner.

Work Schedule & Appointment- This is a Temporary Part-Time (TPT) position at 0.05 FTE,

designed to provide focused support for residency compliance and accreditation needs.

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
• 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