Orthodontics Instructor

touro· Healthcare/Clinics
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📍 Albuquerque, NM, USPART TIME

About this role

Overview

Directly reporting to the Director of Orthodontics, with a dotted line to the Director of Clinical Education, and the Executive Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs, orthodontic 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 ofthe clinic as needed
  • Model and advise students on professionalism and patient management techniques
  • Assist in solving patient related problems
  • Assist the Director of Orthodontics in their view of each student's performance within the orthodontic 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 Orthodontics
  • Maintaining calibration as determined by the Director of Clinical Education as well as:
    • Ensuring allclinical 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 Orthodontics 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.

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    Where is the Orthodontics Instructor position at touro located?
    This Orthodontics Instructor role at touro is based in Albuquerque, NM, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
    Is the Orthodontics Instructor role at touro full-time or part-time?
    This is listed as a PART TIME position. It is posted as a Orthodontics Instructor role in the Healthcare/Clinics department at touro.
    Which team or department does the Orthodontics Instructor at touro belong to?
    This Orthodontics Instructor position is part of the Healthcare/Clinics department at touro. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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    When was the Orthodontics Instructor job at touro posted?
    This Orthodontics Instructor position at touro was posted on Jul 14, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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