Dental Director & Adjunct Faculty: Community Leader

Native American Community; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Continuing education

Health insurance

Retirement plan

NHSC loan repayment programs

License/Certification reimbursement

University of Minnesota School ofDent

Job summary

Native American Community Clinic (NACC) in Minneapolis seeks a Dentist to lead our growing dental department and oversee 4th year dental students. The role focuses on high-quality, culturally competent care and program development with a strong emphasis on patient outcomes.

The candidate will diagnose conditions, administer anesthesia, mentor students, and participate in audits and staff activities, while advancing community oral health and collaboration with UMN.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree and Minnesota license to practice dentistry.
• US citizenship or permanent residency required.
• Experience teaching or mentoring dental students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dental students as adjunct faculty.
• Mentor students and train dental staff.
• Diagnose oral conditions and administer nitrous oxide analgesia and local anesthesia.
• Participate in quarterly peer review audits.
• Provide dental education to clients or community groups.
• Attend staff meetings and committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Adjunct faculty experience

Mentoring

Cultural competency

Clinical diagnosis skills

Anesthesia administration

Leadership

Education

DDS or DMD degree

Active Minnesota dental license

Tools

DEA registration

BLS certification

Job description

Native American Community Clinic (NACC) in Minneapolis seeks a Dentist to lead our growing dental department and oversee 4th year dental students. The role focuses on high-quality, culturally competent care and program development with a strong emphasis on patient outcomes.

The candidate will diagnose conditions, administer anesthesia, mentor students, and participate in audits and staff activities, while advancing community oral health and collaboration with UMN.