Periodontist Instructor

Periodontist Instructor Job Details

ID: 2026-12977

College: TUNY - College of Dental Medicine Location: US-NM-Albuquerque Position Type: Full-Time Schedule Shift: Varies Hours Per Week: 36.5 Travel: As needed Category: Healthcare/Clinics FLSA Status: Exempt Country: US Overview Directly reporting to the Director of Periodontics, with a dotted line to the Director of Clinical Education, and the Executive Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs, periodontal faculty are responsible for direct patient care and mentoring/teaching students within Touro College of Dental Medicine's clinic in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Responsibilities Initiate and guide student doctor/patient interaction Perform dental procedures on patients of the clinic as needed Model and advise students on professionalism and patient management techniques Assist in solving patient related problems Assist the Director of Periodontics in the review of each student's performance within the pediatric dentistry clinic Assuring accuracy of student clinical notes, approving student procedural code, and evaluating/assessing student in the areas of Preparedness, Professionalism, & Promptness Monitoring for unapproved notes of treatments on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis Report instances of misconduct to the Director of Periodontics Maintaining calibration as determined by the Director of Clinical Education as well as: Ensuring all clinical protocols are being followed in their clinical areas Infection Control Compliance Complete Reviews of student activity upon request Aid in supervision of Clinical Formative and Summative Examination Process Attend periodic meetings with the Director of Periodontics and attend clinical faculty meetings, including Faculty Forum Membership, if appointed, on relevant Clinical Committees Qualifications Education/Experience D.D.S./DMD from a CODA-accredited dental school or equivalent. Certificate of training and educationally qualified from an ADA-accredited specialty program. Dental License Registration; must be eligible for licensure in the state of New Mexico. Previous teaching experience. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities A track record of scholarly activity and outstanding patient care, as well as demonstration of or likely commitment to diversity-related teaching/research/service. Engagement and familiarity in curriculum development and digital dentistry technology and experience in faculty calibration. A high degree of interpersonal competency: Professionalism, diplomacy, judgement and discretion required. Demonstrated ability to develop positive and cooperative relationships with students, faculty and colleagues. Ability to organize tasks. Certifications/Licensures DEA number. Board Eligible or Certified. Benefits Full range of Health Plans Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan Dependent Care and Transit Programs Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance Short-term and Long-term disability programs Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment) Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children Employee Assistance Program Early-Release Fridays (upon approval) Generous Paid Time Off Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday Annual Holiday Schedule All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. 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