Pool Temporary Clothless Art Model

Position Summary

By applying to this pool, applicants are not applying for a specific position. Qualified applicants will be considered for Clothless/Nude Art Model appointments that may become available at Southern Oregon University on an as‑needed, part‑time, and limited‑duration basis. The appointment varies in classification, salary, and length.

Administrative and Professional

School of Arts & Communication/Creative Arts

$20.00 per hour

Non‑Exempt

Temporary/Limited Duration

Part‑time

No

No

Required

No

On‑campus

This employer will not sponsor applicants for visas.

• Submit a letter providing some detail of the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position, and a current resume/CV. All documents should be uploaded as a single attachment or separate attachment(s) in the “Resume” section. Failure to submit all required documents may result in disqualification.

The Art Model will pose, nude or clothed, for art and drawing classes. The primary purpose is to provide art students with opportunities to practice, learn, and improve their perceptive skills and artistic expression.

Models must be comfortable posing nude in front of a class and take direction from the instructor. Poses can vary from quick 10‑second poses to entire class periods.

• At least 18 years of age.

• Previous modeling experience at an art institution or university/college.

(100%)

Duties include:

• Poses nude or draped for art courses.
• Researches and performs class fine arts poses.
• Conducts independent research of poses that provide useful information for drawing and painting purposes.
• Receives instruction from professors on specific poses for each assignment.
• Maintains specific positions for periods of time required for proper instruction.
• Arrives to the classroom with enough time to prepare for duties.
• Keeps personal appearances presentable and professional.

• Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.
• Ability to work with a high level of productivity and accuracy/attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University and with a diverse population.
• Ability to adapt to and work effectively in a heavily bureaucratic environment which requires regular interaction with many levels within the organization.
• Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn university infrastructure, policies, and procedures.

• Evidence of flexibility to move from one pose to another quickly and sustain energetic poses for one to five minutes.
• Evidence of ability to hold extended poses for twenty‑five minutes in length without moving.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach, bend, kneel, stoop, twist, crouch, climb, balance, see, talk, hear, and manipulate objects. The position requires some mobility including the ability to move materials, 5 lbs. or less daily and 5‑25 lbs. occasionally.

• Willingness to travel and attend training programs off‑site for occasional professional development.
• Ability to work additional hours and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre‑employment background check.
• Under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position classification is defined as non‑exempt and is subject to overtime provisions.
• The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the Oregon Revised Statutes and is required to comply with the requirements set forth by the Oregon Department of Human Services.

SOU is an equal access AA/EOE committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Southern Oregon University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process.