Professor - History jobs in Des Moines, IA

Professor - History teaches courses in the discipline area of history. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being a Professor - History provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Professor - History typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and initiates research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. Provides intellectual leadership and has made significant contributions to the field. May offer independent study opportunities and mentoring to students. Typically this individual is a leader in the field and has been published. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Guest Transportation Associate
  • Living History Farms Foundation
  • Urbandale, IA TEMPORARY,FULL_TIME
  • Position Classification: Seasonal, hourly, non-exempt
    Department: Facilities & Security
    Reports to: Director of Facilities & Security

    General Position Summary:
    The Guest Transportation Associate is responsible for ensuring our guests are continuously and safely transported from our 1876 town of Walnut Hill to the West Side of the museum grounds where the farm sites are located during museum hours.

    Essential Specific Duties:

    • The associate performs general safety inspections and maintains tractors and carts (checking fluids & tires).
    • Notifies the Director of Facilities and Security, of needed maintenance and care of inner roads and boardwalk area around the tractor cart stops to ensure clear driving paths, addressing slippery spots or trouble areas that pose safety concerns.
    • Assists passengers getting on and off the tractor cart at designated stops, and by answering questions.
    • Helps visitors by providing friendly and courteous customer service.
    • Works with volunteers and exhibits courteous communication skills.
    • Reports any incidents or accidents immediately to the transportation supervisor and Manager on Duty.
    • Reports serious weather conditions or emergency assistance immediately.
    • Conducts frequent and regular cleaning procedures daily.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Supervisory Responsibilities

    This position has no supervisory responsibilities

    Qualifications

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Consistent attendance is an essential function of the position. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Education & Skills

    • The successful candidate will embrace the vision and mission of Living History Farms and seek to be a positive influence in sharing this mission with the general public.
    • The successful candidate must have a warm and friendly personality and experience in customer service. Experience interacting with the general public and working in a team based environment is helpful.
    • The successful candidate must be able to perform physical tasks (minimum strength requirement – lift 50 pounds) with physical mobility to perform a variety of tasks including lifting strollers and wheelchairs onto and off of tractor carts, and frequently climbing in and out of the tractor cab.
    • Previous experience driving farm tractors is preferred. The candidate must also pass a museum driving certification program and hold a current Iowa driver’s license.
    • Basic computer skills are required. The candidate must be comfortable adhering to touring group schedules, using a cellphone, and accessing email and information electronically using a computer to stay informed about museum policies, schedules and programs, and to clock in and out for work with our time management system.
    • Organization skills and dependability are important. The candidate should be self-motivated to seek continuous improvement of the tractor cart operations.
    • The candidate must be comfortable working in the outdoors as the weather conditions change seasonally.

    Schedules/Shifts:

    The positions are scheduled as follows with additional time for training:

    Tuesdays-Saturdays 8:15am-4:15pm from April 30-October 30, 2024. These positions include working weekends and holidays ( 4th of July).

    Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

    Pay: $13.00 per hour

    Schedule:

    • 8 hour shift
    • Weekends as needed

    Work Location: In person

  • 25 Days Ago

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Program Associate—1876 Blacksmith
  • Living History Farms Foundation
  • Urbandale, IA FULL_TIME,TEMPORARY
  • Classification: Seasonal, non-exempt Department: Programming Reports to: 1876 Trades Supervisor Wage Range: $14-$16 per hour Job Summary: The 1876 Blacksmith Program Associate assists Living History F...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Interpreter Associate (Program Floater)
  • Living History Farms Foundation
  • Urbandale, IA TEMPORARY,FULL_TIME
  • Classification: Seasonal, Non Exempt Department: Programming Reports to: Director of Interpretation Programs Wage Range: $12 to $15 per hour Job Summary: The historic interpreter associate assists Liv...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Seasonal Facilities Associate
  • Living History Farms Foundation
  • Urbandale, IA TEMPORARY,OTHER,FULL_TIME
  • Title: Facilities Associate Classification: Seasonal, non-exempt (fulltime or part-time available) Reports to: Director, Museum Facilities & Security General Position Summary: The associate ensures th...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Collections Manager
  • Nelson Pioneer Farm & History Museum
  • Oskaloosa, IA FULL_TIME
  • Collections ManagerFull-time, 32hr/week; $16 per hourSummary:Directly manages and oversees the Mahaska County Historical Society’s physical and archival history collection, their acquisition, document...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Assistant Professor of Computer Science
  • Iowa State University
  • Ames, IA FULL_TIME
  • Position Title: Assistant Professor of Computer Science Appointment Type: Faculty Job Description: Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The Department of Computer Science in the College of Liberal ...
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After-school nanny near for 3 tots.
  • Wyndy.com, Inc.
  • Des Moines, IA
  • After-school nanny needed near 50324 for 3 tots. Must have experience with young kids and be available in the afternoons...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Adjunct Instructor, Philosophy
  • Des Moines Area Community College
  • Des Moines, IA
  • **Adjunct Instructor, Philosophy** ** | |** **Please see Special Instructions for more details.** THIS VACANCY REQUIRES:...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Adjunct Instructor, Biology
  • Des Moines Area Community College
  • Des Moines, IA
  • **Adjunct Instructor, Biology** ** | |** **Please see Special Instructions for more details.** THIS VACANCY REQUIRES: At...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Student Intern - Transportation Design
  • Stanley Consultants, Inc.
  • Des Moines, IA
  • ** Student Intern - Transportation Design** **Job Category****:** Engineering **Requisition Number****:** STUDE004383 Sh...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant/Associate Professor Microbiology and Immunology
  • Des Moines University
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Des Moines University is seeking a qualified individual for a 12-month,...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Faculty Physician Assistant
  • Des Moines University
  • Urbandale, IA
  • At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences. DMU is seeking a P...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Director of Secondary Education
  • Careerbuilder
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Executive Director of Secondary Education Dr. Gary Jansen Ed.D. in Educational Leadership: Maryville University; St. Lou...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Drake University Assistant Professor, Media Literacy
  • Careerbuilder
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Drake University Assistant Professor, Media Literacy This position presents a unique and exciting opportunity for appoin...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". The city's population was 217,521 as of the 2017 population estimate. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 89th in terms of population in ...
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