Open Rank Dental Hygienist of Dental Medicine

Posting Number req33836
Employment Type Faculty
Faculty Type Open Rank
Hiring Department Dental Hygiene (523L)
Academic Location School of Medicine
Benefits 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 a passionate
and dedicated Hygienist eager to make a meaningful difference in the field of Dental Hygiene? Look no further! Our esteemed dental practice is seeking a
dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Dental Hygienist. The University of New Mexico is seeking faculty at the Open Rank level in the Open
Track to join the Department of Dental Medicine, Division of Dental Hygiene . 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.
The Department of Dental Medicine in
collaboration UNMH at the
University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque is looking for a
full-time Dental Hygienist to
provide and oversee direct dental diagnosis, treatment, procedures, and care
for patients in a public health setting. 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 teaching
course for the Hygiene Program. In addition, the ideal candidate will have
experience working with and supervising dental residents. This is a 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, clinical care, and
research. This position will be doing 0.8 clinical in UNMH (UNM Hospital) and
0.2 educational with UNM Dental Hygiene.
Responsibilities
include but are not limited to:

• Perform routine
  cleanings, scaling, and polishing while ensuring comfort and reducing anxiety
• Educate patients and
  caregivers on the importance of daily oral hygiene practices, as well as how to
  manage oral care routines at home.
• Teaching courses at
  all levels, graduate student thesis/project advising and research mentoring,
  committee work, and scholarly and service activity.
• Participate in
  community outreach efforts to raise awareness about the importance of dental
  care.
• Accurately document
  patient assessments, treatments provided, and progress in the patient's medical
  records to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide feedback and
  recommendations to the clinical team regarding the patient's ongoing dental
  needs.

Opportunities:

• UNM is an R-1
  Institution
• Beautiful and modern
  clinic
• Vibrant and
  culturally rich city of Albuquerque, which lies in the high desert ecosystem of
  central New Mexico
  
• Gorgeous sunsets and
  spacious mountain views
  
• World-renowned
  Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
  
• Albuquerque boasts
  easy access to skiing, golfing and countless hiking and biking trails
  
• Beautiful and modern
  dental clinic with attached Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
  
• Attend in the Main Hospital
  OR and ASC
  
• Opportunity to work
  collaboratively with other specialties in a hospital-based setting
  
• Competitive Salary
  with Additional Compensation for Director Title
  
• 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:

• Master of Science
  Degree in Dental Hygiene or related degree
• Current Dental
  Hygiene License in New Mexico, or license by hire date
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science
  Degree in Dental Hygiene
• OSHA Certified
• CPR/BLS Certified
• 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.

A complete application must contain a cover letter and CV. Three professional references will be requested when contacted for an interview. For more information contact Angel Baca at

For Best Consideration For best consideration, please apply by 11/1/2025. 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.