Assistant Clinical Practice Leader
Touro University
Albuquerque, NM, USA
Posted on Jan 27, 2026
Assistant Clinical Practice Leader
Job Locations US-NM-Albuquerque
- ID
- 2026-12830
- College
- TUNY - College of Dental Medicine
- Position Type
- Full-Time
- Schedule Shift
- Mon-Thur 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Fri 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Hours Per Week
- 36.5
- Travel
- None
- Category
- Faculty/Academic
- FLSA Status
- Exempt
- Location : Country
- US
Overview
Directly reporting to the assigned Clinical Practice Leader, the Assistant Clinical Practice Leader (ACPL) at the Touro College of Dental Medicine's clinic in Albuquerque, New Mexico will have the responsibility of providing support to the Clinical Practice Leader as it pertains to day-to-day operations of the clinic and student advising/support.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide primary advisory role to the D3 and D4 students
- Initiate and guide student doctor/patient interaction and assist in transition to clinical practice
- Assist in patient assignments or redistribution to student doctors based on needs
- Provide guidance and direction in care of patients by monitoring treatment planning, progress, and performance
- Model and advise students on professionalism and practice management techniques
- Assist the Patient Care Coordinator in solving patient related problems
- Review each student's performance related to:
- Dental practice and patient resources
- Professional progress (individual and group)
- Patient treatment goals (establishing goals & reaching those goals)
- Individual student needs and related time utilization
- Report instances of misconduct to the Director of Clinical Education
- Ensure adequate clinical coverage by approving faculty time away when the CPL is unavailable
- Ensure calibration of clinical faculty· Complete Quarterly Reviews of student activity
- Maintain records on the student's development toward competency
- Periodic meetings with other CPL's, ACPL's and Clinic Directors
- Miscellaneous tasks and duties may be requested by assigned Clinical Practice Leader or leadership of TCDM
Qualifications
Education/Experience
- A D.D.S./DMD from a CODA-accredited dental school or equivalent and previous teaching experience.
- A track record of scholarly activity and outstanding patient care is highly desirable, 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 is desirable, but not required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to maintain and uphold an educational/clinical environment that promotes collegiality and collaboration.
- Demonstrated professionalism and high ethical standards in a health science educational setting is essential.
Certifications/Licensures
- Dental License registration
- The applicant must be eligible for licensure in the state of New Mexico.
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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 & 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. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.
Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.
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