Dentist

Job Class: Dentist

Agency: Corrections Dept

• Job ID : 93954

• 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 : 05/01/2026

• Closing Date : 05/07/2026

• 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: $70.85 - $104.35 / hourly; $147,934 - $217,882 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes

Overview

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.

Facilities

• St. Cloud (1.0 FTE)
• Rush City & Willow River/Moose Lake (0.7 FTE)

Responsibilities

• Takes dental histories of all patients upon admission to determine extent of care needed.
• Examines patients and administers tests to discover dental malfunctions.
• Performs oral surgery as required to remedy dental malfunctions.
• Instructs dental assistants to provide oral care to the patient.
• Orders laboratory examinations, x‑rays, and specific medication to provide complete dental care.
• Keeps records and makes reports to document patients’ dental progress.
• Supervises qualified dental staff to deliver efficient service to patients.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current licensure from the Minnesota Board of Dentistry to practice dentistry in Minnesota.

Additional Assessment

• 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 or email Please indicate what assistance is needed.