Job Description:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Portland State University


Position Details
Position Details

Proposed Start Date	12/16/2024
Classification Title	Dentist
Rank	N - No Rank
Working Title	On Call Dentist
Department	333401 - DEN Dental Service-Office
Position Number	D94238
Representation	UU - Unclassified Unrepresented
Renewable	Renewable
End date, if applicable
Position FTE	.4
Tenure Status	F - Fixed Term

Position Summary

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept	Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners. More than 27,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation. The PSU Center for Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) is a nationally accredited healthcare facility that offers medical, counseling, dental, health promotion and education to the students of Portland State University. The center consists of over 100 clinical and administrative staff, and there are currently 20,000 students eligible to use SHAC services. SHAC Dental Services is staffed by experienced licensed dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants. We provide comprehensive dental health services to eligible students at PSU, including routine teeth cleanings and exams, digital x-rays, fillings (both amalgam and composite), bleaching trays, extractions, simple root canals, crowns, veneers, dentures, partials, and night guards. The dental clinic is open Tuesday-Friday (some Saturdays) 8am-5pm.
Position Summary	This position is an on call wage agreement contract. This position requires a dentist proficient in examination, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Dentists will provide treatment, care and prevention of conditions within the oral cavity and maxillofacial region and conditions of adjacent or related tissues and structures.
Minimum Qualifications	- Graduation from an accredited dental school with a DDS or DMD degree. - Current dental knowledge that is continually updated. - Advanced clinical skills. - Interpersonal skills, problem solving, decision making skills, discretion, independent judgment and action. - Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse student population. - Ability to work effectively in a team environment. - Knowledge base of healthy behaviors and behavior change theories. - Presentation and teaching skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Key Cultural Competencies	• Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences. • Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds. • Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement • Adheres to all PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Environmental Stewardship	Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days/Hours	This position is on call and days will vary based on clinic needs.
Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement	The starting hourly salary rate for this position is between $70-80/hour, depending on knowledge, experience, skills and abilities. This is an on call, non-benefits eligible position.

Search Details

Posting Close Date
Projected Close Date for Posting	Open Until Finalists Identified
Application screening begins
Quick Link	https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/46222

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Please describe your clinical experience and skills (e.g. Crowns, Root Canal Treatment, Extractions).

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Professional References

Optional Documents

PI254362453

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