• Figure Model

    Middlebury College (Middlebury, VT)


    The Art Department at Middlebury College seeks Figure Models to pose nude for college-level studio art classes. Figure Models support the delivery of curricula, providing students with an opportunity to develop their visual art studies in a professional, controlled environment. Through working with Figure Models, students increase their perceptual skills; develop a deeper understanding of anatomy and proportion; and connect to histories of artistic production in order to create contemporary art.

     

    This is considered a part-time, hourly, non-benefits eligible position. The pay rate for this position is $25.00 per hour.

    Core Responsibilities:

    + Models will pose nude for individual classes.

    + Classes are three-hour periods with poses held up to 30-minute periods followed by 5-minute resting breaks.

    + There is a 15-minute break midway through the class.

    + Heaters, changing privacy, and cushions are provided.

    + Classes are taking place on our Middlebury campus at the following times:

    + Schedule A - Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:45 am -12:15 pm and 1:30 to 4:15pm

    and/or:

    + Schedule B - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:45am to 12:30pm and 1:30 pm-4:15 pm

    Requirements

    + All body types and ages are welcome to apply.

    + Previous figure modeling experience is preferred but not required; experienced professors will train new models.

    + Sports, dance, theater, and modeling background is helpful, but not necessary.

    + Be able to re-establish previously posed positions

    + Demonstrate flexibility and animation of the human form.

    + Punctuality in attending scheduled class meetings.

    Physical Demands:

    + Be physically able to provide a full range of body gestures and poses, from quick gestures to longer, sustained poses as required by the instructor.

    Application:

    + To be considered for this position, please fill out an online application and attach the following documents: cover letter, resume, and list of three references.

    Other:

    + Offer is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

     

    Benefits

     

    As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.