Dentist

Community Outreach and Engagement Adjunct Clinical Faculty are responsible for overseeing, teaching, and directing pre-doctoral students in the comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment and management of patients. These positions are for dentists who work at dental clinics that are affiliated with the School of Dentistry. These positions support Group Leaders from the School of Dentistry in evaluating the clinical and professional development of students. Applicants must be competent in all aspects of general dentistry that are taught to our students, including specialty care provided by general dentists. Community Outreach and Engagement Adjunct Clinical Faculty are expected to support all clinical policies and procedures of the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, and to attend the Annual Outreach Dental Review to stay up to date with the SOD policies, teaching methods, and best practices. Physical teaching location depends on the needs of the division and may include Minneapolis-based Federally Qualified Health Centers, the Mobile Dental Clinic, or others as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• DDS, DMD or equivalent degree
• License to practice dentistry in the state where care is being provided OR licensed to practice dentistry within the Federal system
• In good standing with the Board of Dentistry in their state of practice, or state of licensure for Federal appointments
• Three or more years' experience in the practice of general dentistry

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in clinical or preclinical teaching
• Experience in a community outreach setting
• AEGD or GPR certificate

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is the state's only dental school and the only dental school in the northern tier of states between Wisconsin and the Pacific Northwest. The School of Dentistry advances health through scientific discovery, innovative education, and the highest quality care for all communities. Our impact extends beyond dental offices to classrooms and clinics throughout the region. We educate dentists, dental specialists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, dental educators, and research scientists.

Pay Range: Per Diem rate of $500

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).