Part Time Dental Assistant Jobs in Rio Rancho, NM

Temporary Part-Time Faculty of Dental Medicine
Posting Number
req37077
Employment Type
Faculty
Faculty Type
Adjunct
Hiring Department
Department of Dental Medicine (525A)
Academic Location
School of Medicine
Benefits Eligible
Adjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position Summary
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
Qualifications
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 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
• Some experience with hospital dentistry
• Niche interest or experience in general dentistry - implants, surgery, restoration, special needs
etc.
• Certification by either the American Board of Oral Medicine or American Board of Special
Care Dentistry
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of
New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global
communities.
Application 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, 2year 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 successand working with broadly diverse communities.
For Best Consideration
For best consideration, please apply by 7/15/2026. 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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