Job Description
Job Description
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.