The University of Kansas

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, IOA@ku.edu, 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

s749t670@ku.edu

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

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