Job Class: Dentist or Advanced Dental Therapist
Agency: Corrections Dept
Job ID : 90701
Location : Faribault
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Part-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 12/09/2025
Closing Date : 12/18/2025
Hiring Agency : Department of Corrections
Division/Unit : Health, Recovery & Programming
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, up to 50% of the time
DentistSalary Range: $69.80 - $102.81 / hourly
Advanced Dental TherapistSalary Range: $47.05 - $69.80 / hourly
Classified Status : Classified
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
This position will be filled in either the Dentist or Advanced Dental Therapist job classification. The classification level (Dentist or Advanced Dental Therapist) in which the position is filled will be determined based on the qualifications of the selected applicant.
The Dentist and Advanced Dental Therapist provide comprehensive restorative and preventative dental care for incarcerated individuals. Dental procedures may include:
Radiographs
Administration of local anesthetic
Application of topical preventive or prophylactic agents
Placement of temporary restorations
Fabrication of soft occlusal guards
Tissue conditioning and soft reline
Atraumatic restorative therapy
Dressing changes
Tooth re-implantation
Oral hygiene instruction
Prophylaxis
Minimum Qualifications
To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held .
Dentist
Current licensure from the Minnesota Board of Dentistry to practice dentistry in Minnesota.
Applicants who meet the licensure requirements listed above will be further assessed on the following:
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of general dentistry.
Skill in diagnosing and treating a wide variety of dental diseases and injuries.
Considerable knowledge of recent developments in the field of general dentistry and the characteristics and usages of modern drugs.
Ability to establish and maintain a dental clinic environment.
Ability to provide leadership in working with incarcerated individuals.
Ability to supervise dental assistants and dental therapists in clinical dental practice.
Advanced Dental Therapist
Current licensure from the Minnesota Board of Dentistry to practice dental therapy in Minnesota plus certification as an Advanced Dental Therapist.
Applicants who meet the licensure requirements listed above will be further assessed on the following:
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of general dentistry.
Skill in diagnosing and treating a wide variety of dental diseases and injuries.
Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and effectively.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:
Current licensure from the Minnesota Board of Dentistry to practice dentistry in Minnesota.
Physical Requirements
The completion of pre-placement physical components may be required for this position. These components consist of a tuberculosis screening and/or respirator clearance. The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Katie Wynn ( Katie.Wynn@state.mn.us ).
Additional Requirements
The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.
Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.
New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
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