Endodontics Instructor

Touro University; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dental and Vision Plans

Retirement Plan with matching contributions

Tuition Exemption Program

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Touro University in Albuquerque is seeking an Endodontics Instructor to oversee patient care and mentor students at the dental clinic. This full-time role involves guiding student interactions, performing dental procedures, and ensuring compliance with protocols.

The ideal candidate holds a D.D.S./DMD from a CODA-accredited school, has teaching experience, and is eligible for licensure in New Mexico. Touro University offers a robust benefits package, including health, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• D.D.S./DMD from a CODA-accredited dental school or equivalent.
• Certificate of training from an ADA-accredited specialty program.
• Dental License Registration; must be eligible for licensure in New Mexico.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• A track record of scholarly activity and outstanding patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient care and mentor students in clinical settings.
• Assist with student performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols.
• Participate in faculty meetings and committees.

Skills

Interpersonal competency

Professionalism

Judgment and discretion

Education

D.D.S./DMD from a CODA-accredited dental school

Certificate of training from an ADA-accredited specialty program

Dental License Registration eligible for New Mexico

Job description

Endodontics Instructor

Job Locations: US-NM-Albuquerque

ID: 2026-12976

College: TUNY - College of Dental Medicine

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule Shift: Varies

Hours Per Week: 36.5

Travel: As needed

Category: Healthcare/Clinics

FLSA Status: Exempt

Overview

Directly reporting to the Director of Endodontics, with a dotted line to the Director of Clinical Education, and the Executive Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs, Endodontic 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 Endodontics in their view of each student's performance within the endodontic 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 Endodontics
• 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 Endodontics and attend clinical faculty meetings, including Faculty Forum
• Membership, if appointed, on relevant Clinical Committees

Qualifications

Education / Experience

• Required Qualifications
  • 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.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous teaching experience.
  • DEA number.
  • Board Eligible or Certified.
  • 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.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• 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.

Travel

• As needed

Benefits and Compensation

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans
  • Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Dental Plans (PPO and 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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