Dentist (Part-Time)

Spscc; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Remote work depending on position and,

Free parking on campus

On-campus child care

Free bus service to downtown Olympia

Job summary

South Puget Sound Community College is seeking a part-time Dentist for the 2025-2026 academic year, starting October 15, 2025. The position runs 7:50 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with possible afternoons 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

depending on availability. This non-permanent hourly role in the dental clinic may have varying hours per quarter and days include Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri in Fall/Winter/Spring and Mon-Wed in Summer. Applicants must be licensed in Washington and bring at least two years of dentistry experience.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in dentistry and two+ years supervising dental staff or equivalent.
• Licensed to practice dentistry in the State of Washington.
• Ability to interact positively with a diverse group of students, staff, and faculty.
• Two or more years of work experience as a dentist.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with others.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general dentistry in the Campus Clinic 5-10 hours a week.
• Diagnose and treat patients; provide referrals as needed.
• Occasional on-call coverage for emergencies or others' absences.
• Collaborate with Patient Services Supervisor, faculty, and staff on clinic flow.
• Provide input on equipment, supplies, and instruction for the clinic.
• Support clinic philosophy, policies, and standards.
• Treat sealants for student clinics.
• Collaborate with the Dental Assisting Program Director on Dental Assisting.

Skills

Dental license WA

Dentistry experience

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion experience

Education

Licensure to practice dentistry in Washington

Job description

South Puget Sound Community College is seeking a part-time Dentist for the 2025-2026 academic year.

The position is available beginning October 15, 2025. Workdays include Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Fridays during the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters, and Mondays through Wednesdays during the Summer quarter, based on the academic calendar. This is a non-permanent hourly position in the dental clinic, and hours may vary per quarter.

The working conditions are the same as in a general practice. The schedule is organized with both the students\' and dentists\' needs in mind. The clinic typically schedules patients between 7:50 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. However, afternoons (1 pm to 5 pm) may be a possibility, depending on the dentist\'s availability and the clinic\'s needs. The clinic is closed during school breaks.

South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. A firm understanding of anti-racist policy development coupled with the skills to eliminate barriers that harm underrepresented people is a college requirement. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color. We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.

And if that isn\'t enough? We also offer:

• A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs
• Fine dining in the Percival Room, offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices as part of our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs
• The Clipper Coffee Corner serving Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food items from our baking/culinary students
• A brand new Health & Wellness Center
• FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond
• FREE parking on our campuses – permits are not required
• On-campus child care
• Percival Creek which runs beneath our campus footbridge, provides year-round beauty and views of Chinook, Coho, and chum salmon pass through each fall
• Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks
• SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events on campus
• Lots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series, which are FREE for staff and faculty
• Many community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally, and which affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include:

• Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG - an employee network which strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust building across different groups through shared values.
• The LGBTQIA+ ERG creates a space for LGBTQIA+ staff and faculty at the college to share resources, build support and community, and work towards greater equity and accessibility.

• Perform general dentistry in the Campus Clinic 5-10 hours a week;
• Responsible for diagnosis and treatment of patients and/or making appropriate referrals;
• Provide occasional on-call coverage for emergency and another provider’s absence;
• Work closely with the Patient Services Supervisor, faculty, and staff to address clinic flow and operations
• Provide input continuously regarding the equipment, supplies, and instruction required in the clinic;
• Support dental clinic philosophy, policies, and standards;
• Treatment plan sealants for student clinical labs;
• Other related duties may include,
• Collaborate with the Dental Assisting Program Director on Dental Assisting

Minimum qualification:

• Two years\' experience in the practice of dentistry and minimum of two (2) years of experience supervising dental staff or equivalent education and experience
• Licensed to practice dentistry in the State of Washington
• Ability to interact positively with diverse group of students, staff, and faculty
• Two or more years work experience as a dentist
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with others
• Demonstrated experience or participation with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working/learning environment.

Applications must be completed online and include the following attachments:

1. Cover letter highlighting your ability to perform the responsibilities and competencies described in the job posting.
2. Current resume showing all educational and professional experience that demonstrates how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications.

Top candidates will be notified directly to interview for this position. Selection will be based on the applicant\'s knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed in this job posting as identified in the materials requested above. Applications with comments directing the reader to see attachments will be considered incomplete.

Veterans Preference

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wishing to claim Veterans Preference should redact their personally identifiable information from a copy of their United States Department of Veterans Affairs honorable discharge documentation and email to [e-mail] with the job number for which they are applying in the subject line.

Condition of Employment

Employment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment.

Conditions of Part-Time Employment

Non-permanent employees under the provisions of WAC 357-19-435 are only authorized to work up to a maximum of 18 months from the original date of hire. Employment with the college could end any time.

South Puget Sound Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator

South Puget Sound Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). SPSCC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, Samantha Dotson, Executive Human Resource Officer /Title IX Coordinator, 360-596-5361, [e-mail], Building 25, Room 220, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512; South Puget Sound Community College is a smoke-free/drug free environment.

Applicants needing accommodation in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at [phone].