Sam Houston State University

Requisition 202500053ST

Title Student Employee-Dept of Art-Life Drawing Model

Employee Class Student Employee

College Work Study Position No

Department Dept of Art

Division Division of Academic Affairs

Hours per week 

Hiring Rate 

$14.50 Per Hour for Nude Modeling

$7.25 Per Hour for Clothed Modeling

Preferred Student Classification 

Nature & Purpose of Position 

To act as a model for Life Drawing classes within the context of an educational environment. The model will be required to sustain poses both standing and seated for prolonged periods of time. The model will be required to take direction from the professor leading the class and may also be asked to select their own pose. The drawing classes cover the study of the anatomy of the figure and the model should be comfortable with poses both clothed and unclothed. The professor will refer to the body as part of the class and discuss student work in relation to the figure. The model will be working in a practical studio environment with a range of equipment and materials present in the room. The role will require the model to act with care and awareness to their surroundings.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To sustain seated and standing poses for prolonged periods of time.
• To have excellent time keeping skills and to arrive in time for sessions.
• To provide prior notice if unable to attend a session to the course professor
• To be able to confidently select their own seated or standing poses when asked to do so.
• To be comfortable with posing both fully clothed and fully unclothed.
• To immediately stop and inform the tutor if a pose becomes uncomfortable in any way.
• To alert the professor to any potential difficulties or health issues that might affect their ability to undertake their role as model.
• To take responsibility for having a suitable cover/dressing gown to wear between poses and when moving in the art room.
• To alert the professor if the room temperature is unsuitable for modelling or for any other environmental issues that may affect their ability to model.
• To be able to work in silence for prolonged periods of time.
• To communicate in a professional way with student and staff and to maintain high standards of conduct and behavior.
• To report any unacceptable behavior to the professor.
• To take responsibility for completing a timesheet of hours (as provided by SHSU and for ensuring all dates and hours claimed for are correct.

Other Requirements for the PositionAll applicants must be 18 years of age or older as of hire date.

• International Students – please visit the following website for more information on employment requirements and eligibility: https://www.shsu.edu/dept/global-engagement/international-students-and-scholars/employment.html.

Open Date 01/28/2025

Position Number Art- 9N9897

Contact Name & Title Kate Duke

Contact Phone 93629413797

Contact Email kld076@shsu.edu

Contact Building & Room # Dana G. Hoyt Art Complex Room # 302

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Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

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