About this role

The Art Department at Middlebury College seeks Figure Models to pose nude or clothed 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 or clothed 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.

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 and reliability 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.