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University of Maine System Life Models - Art Department (Temporary) in Gorham, Maine
The USM Art Department is looking for life models for figure drawing and painting classes where student artists draw and paint from the model under instructor supervision. We seek diverse models of any gender or age and we welcome all body types.
Art Life Models work for an entire studio class session. Studio class sessions are 2 hours and 45 minutes long and meet twice weekly. On some occasions models may be required to work for two consecutive classes. The art department schedule includes morning, afternoon, and early evening classes. Models are asked to hold a variety of poses at the direction of the instructor for varying lengths of time, up to 20 minutes at a time. Most modeling is nude.
Modeling skills include patience and focus, as well as the ability to hold a variety of poses, which may include short, dynamic postures or extended poses lasting 20 minutes. Models should be comfortable with sustained moderate physical activity over a 2h45 minute period. The USM Art Department ensures that the comfort, privacy, and dignity of all models is respected.
The USM Art Department seeks a diverse model pool and has no criteria for body type, appearance, or gender. Please do not send photos. USM Art studio classrooms are located on both the Portland and Gorham Campuses. Models are hired and placed in a pool to be pulled from as requested by faculty.
Pay rate: $25.00/hour
The University of Southern Maine is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. It embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact supports the University of Southern Maine’s DEIA and Community Impact focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.
We live our USM Service Promise: Student Focused Every Day. We are looking for a team member who understands that promise and supports our core values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.
Requirements:
Patience and focus.
Ability to hold a variety of poses, including short, dynamic postures and extended poses lasting up to 20 minutes.
Comfort with sustained moderate physical activity over a 2-hour and 45-minute period.
To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below or visit our USM Careers Page (http://usm.careers.maine.edu) and submit the following:
Applicants should submit a brief resume. Applicants should not send photos
List names and contact information for 3 references
We will begin reviewing applications immediately and will remain open until filled.
We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.
Clery Act:
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EEO Statement:
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
