Part-time/Temp Casual Clinical Faculty (Hospital/Special Care)

This position is responsible for faculty clinical coverage at the Special Healthcare Needs Clinic in the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and Fairview-University of Minnesota Medical Center (FV-UMMC). Services include supervising trainees and staff in providing comprehensive general dentistry (e.g., diagnostic, restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgery, etc.) for patients with special health care needs in clinic and hospital settings.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to the Special Healthcare Needs Clinic Director and provides clinical direction to the Dental Assistant and Dental Hygienist during clinical procedures.

Essential Functions & Percentage for Each Function:

• Oversee staff, dental fellows, and dental students providing care in the Special Healthcare Needs Clinic and FV-UMMC hospital and operating room (Up to 75% of time).
• Oversee and assist dental fellows and residents providing on-call coverage for the Special Healthcare Needs Clinic, School of Dentistry, and affiliated University hospitals (Up to 20% of time).
• Effectively utilize electronic clinical documentation and billing software, including participation in upgrade training as needed (Up to 4% of time).
• Participate in clinic meetings and quality improvement activities as needed (Up to 1% of time)
• Apply principles of good practice management to maximize effective and productive use of clinic time and resources
• Promoting a cooperative clinical educational environment between program fellows, faculty, staff, and students
• Stay current with developments in the field through continuing education and maintain current Minnesota dental license.

Required Qualifications:

• DDS, DMD, or international equivalent degree
• Current State of Minnesota dental license or eligible by start of position
• Current CPR Certification
• Clinical experience (at least 5 years)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of a general dentistry advanced education program (e.g., GPR, AEGD, Geriatric or Special Care Fellowship)
• Experience practicing dentistry for patients with special healthcare needs
• Experience providing clinical coverage and supervision to dental trainees and staff
• Hospital privileges, or eligible for hospital privileges by start of position
• Experience overseeing/treating patients in a hospital and hospital operating room setting
• Familiarity with the electronic medical records--preferably Epic and Axium

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: $65.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

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

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

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