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Dentist

University of New Mexico
Per Provider Agreement
remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Jun 19, 2026

Requisition ID
req36866

Working Title
Dentist

Position Grade
18

Position Summary

This is a Locum Tenens on-call position.

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

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.


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/Licensure
Current 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.



Preferred Qualifications

Additional Requirements
State of New Mexico and Federal DEA Certification are requirements for this position.

Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department
Locum Tenens (160N)

Employment Type
Staff

Staff Type
On-Call

Term End Date

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

Eligible for Remote Work
No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

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.


Please attach a copy of your CV.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

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.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.



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