• POOL: Life Drawing Model

    University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS)


    29628BR

    Job Title:

    POOL: Life Drawing Model

    Department:

    Visual Art

    Primary Campus:

    University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

    Job Description:

    100%

     

    + The ability to construct interesting poses from a variety of views.

    + To hold long poses if given regular breaks.

    + To string very short poses together for quick gestural drawings.

    + To be comfortable with a large variety of poses.

    + The willingness to work with the professor in class to provide special environments or costumes.

    Req ID** **(Ex: 10567BR)** **:

    29628BR

    Disclaimer:

    The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the University's programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, [email protected], 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785)864-6414, 711 TTY.

    Work Schedule:

    6 to 9 hours per week; varies

    FLSA Status:

    Nonexempt

    Contact Information to Applicants:

    Sarah Thomas

    [email protected]

     

    785-864-2951

    Required Qualifications:

    1. High School diploma or GED equivalency.

    Employee Class:

    U-Unclassified Professional Staff

    Advertised Salary Range:

    $20/hour

    FTE:

    .15-.23

    Preferred Qualifications:

    1. Dependable & punctual.

    2. Previous nude modeling experience.

    Position Overview:

    Modeling for art studio classes and individual artists is a time-honored profession providing employment to practitioners in art schools and urban centers throughout the U.S.A. and the world. Work as a fine arts model requires some degree of stamina and flexibility as well as a respect for the classroom and the importance and discipline of drawing. These models will frequently model in the nude for figure painting and drawing classes.

    Reg/Temp:

    Temporary

    Application Review Begins:

    24-Jan-2025

    Anticipated Start Date:

    10-Feb-2025

    Additional Candidate Instruction:

    A complete application consists of the online application, cover letter, & resume. Please address how you meet the following position requirements in your cover letter:

    1. Ability to hold poses for extended periods of time.

    2. Stamina and flexibility.

    3. Respect for the classroom and the importance and discipline of drawing the human form.

     

    Only complete applications will be considered.

     

    This is a POOL posting. Review of applications will begin Tuesday, January 21, 2025 and is ongoing as hires will be made as needed throughout the posting period.

    Work Location Assignment:

    On-Site

    Position Requirements:

    1. Must be at least 18 years old.

    2. Ability to hold poses for extended periods of time.

    3. Stamina and flexibility.

    4. Respect for the classroom and the importance and discipline of drawing the human form.

    *This position will be fully on-site