Dentist in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req36866

Working Title:
Dentist

Position Grade:
18

Position Summary:
Provides and oversees direct dental diagnosis, treatment, procedures, and care for a specified patient population.

This is a Locum Tenens on-call position.

We proudly serve both rural and urban communities and are seeking candidates who are comfortable providing services across diverse settings. To support travel requirements, we offer reimbursement for:

• Travel time
• Mileage
• Per diem expenses (when applicable)
• Lodging accommodations

Reimbursements are provided in accordance with UNM policy and approved travel guidelines.

Note: While applications received by the best consideration date will be given priority, we will continue to accept applications until the positions are filled. If this posting is still visible, the department is actively accepting applications and continues to seek candidates to fill multiple vacancies.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment:

• CPR Certified.
• Specialty licensure/certification may be required, as specified by the department.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• May be subject to credentialing process; must maintain credentialed status, if applicable.
• Must maintain certification status.

Additional Requirements: State of New Mexico and Federal DEA Certification are requirements for this position.
Campus:
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
This is not a benefits eligible position.

Department:
Locum Tenens (160N)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
On-Call
Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Per Provider Agreement

Benefits Eligible:
This is not a benefits eligible position.

ERB Statement:
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required:
Yes
For Best Consideration Date:
7/1/2026

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.
Please attach a copy of your CV.Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate degree in Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities; or enrollment in a Dental Residency Program.Certification/LicensureCurrent Licensure from New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.