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Position Information Working Title Art Figure Model (Part-time) Department School of the Arts Compensation Title Figure Model Position Number 30001992 Position Status Temporary, Contract Work Schedule General availability on one or multiple days during the drawing/painting courses for Fall 2024: Tuesdays, and or Thursdays from 9:00am - 11:40 and or 12:15 pm - 3:00 pm. Each session will be a 3 hour block of time. Hours per Week No more than 18 Months per Year 9 Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

Northern Kentucky University (NKU) seeks excellence by enriching its educational environment and culture through the diversity of its administration, faculty and staff and by embracing inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of its work. NKU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We encourage applications by members of diverse groups and by persons with a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and experience in achieving goals relative to inclusive excellence.

Purpose of Position The Art & Design program in the School of the Arts at Northern Kentucky University seeks figure models for its Drawing and Painting courses. These courses seek nude figure models for drawing and painting courses. Primary Responsibilities Models will be available for posing in a studio course room as each class duration is for three hours. The Model will be required to model nude for the class as a subject for student artists learning to draw or paint from life. The model should be able to hold poses from 30 seconds to as long as 30 minutes. While athletic ability is not required, body awareness and the ability to twist, turn, bend and accentuate the 3-dimensional qualities of the figure in poses is highly desirable.

The work is performed under supervision of the class instructor during class hours and models must be able to work with instructors, be punctual, and record hours for each working session. Must be comfortable posing nude. All body types, shapes and sizes are encouraged to apply. Per NKU SOTA policy NKU students may not pose nude. Work is performed in an interior closed door classroom environment. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 18 years of age or older.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities * Ability to assume and hold a body position for assigned periods of time. * Ability to follow instructions. * Ability to deal tactfully with students, faculty, and administration in routine classroom contacts. * General aptitude for art and art forms. * Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty and staff. * Ability to communicate effectively orally, by phone, in person, and in writing. * Ability to represent the program, SOTA and College in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner. * Primarily light physical activity is required with occasional lifting and manipulation of objects up to 15 pounds. Must have the physical dexterity and stamina to meet specific poses required in the class.
Preferred Qualifications * Previous modeling experience. * Experience with yoga, dance, and/or sports. * Familiarity with the arts.
To apply please include the contact information for three references, optional resume and cover letter. Minimum Education Acceptable Equivalency Preferred Education High School Diploma Minimum Experience See posting detail Salary $20 an hour Pay Grade N/A Posting Detail Information Requisition Number 2024S2063 Job Open Date 07/08/2024 Job Close Date Quick Link Is this an internal only posting? Northern Kentucky University

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