Job Description

Position Summary

Colorado State University’s Department of Art and Art History offers majors in Studio Art (BFA and MFA), Integrated Visual Studies (BA), Art History (BA), and Art Education (BFA). The Department’s ten studio areas, include Drawing, Electronic Art, Fibers, Graphic Design, Metalsmithing, Painting, Photo Image Making, Pottery, Printmaking, and Sculpture. A diverse range of courses in art history and art education provide students with contextual understanding and prepare educators in the field.

Essential Job Duties

The Department of Art & Art History at Colorado State University is accepting applications to develop a pool of qualified candidates for a part-time, non-permanent Figure Model position. Hours may range from 3-9 hours per week depending on course offerings and individual availability. Classes are held during school hours, Monday-Friday.

A figure model is an individual who poses for artists, photographers, or other professionals. They will be required to pose nude, semi-nude or fully clothed, depending on the class needs. The figure model should have a good understanding of body positioning and should be able to hold poses for extended periods of time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience as a figure model or willingness to learn.
• Flexibility and physical endurance to hold poses for extended periods of time.
• Comfort with nudity as required for the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Must be available TR 1:00-3:50pm

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a figure model – dance or yoga experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of traditional poses and the capacity to execute them.

Application Instructions

• Please acknowledge in your cover letter that you understand and are comfortable with nudity as a requirement of this position.

Salary Range

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Employee Benefits

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.