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Dentist

State of Minnesota • Albert Lea, MN • 1w ago

Job Class: Dentist

Agency: Corrections Dept

Job ID : 95553

Location : Various

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time & Part-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 07/16/2026

Closing Date : 08/05/2026

Hiring Agency : Department of Corrections

Division/Unit : Health, Recovery & Programming

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/Varies

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes, up to 50% of the time

Salary Range: $72.09 - $106.18 / hourly; $150,523 - $221,703 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.

Multiple positions will be filled by consideration of all applicants to this posting. Positions will be filled at the following Minnesota Correctional Facilities (MCFs):

St. Cloud (1.0 FTE)

Rush City & Willow River/Moose Lake (0.7 FTE)

These positions provide comprehensive restorative and preventative dental care for incarcerated individuals. Responsibilities include:

Takes dental histories of all patients upon admission in order to determine extent of care needed.

Examines patients and administers tests so that dental malfunctions are discovered.

Performs oral surgery as required in order to remedy dental malfunctions.

Instructs dental assistants so that oral care can be provided to the patient.

Orders laboratory examinations and analysis, x-rays, and specific medication so that complete dental care is provided.

Keeps records and makes reports in order to document patients' dental progress.

Supervises qualified dental staff in order to deliver efficient service to patients.

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 .

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.

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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