Art & Art History Life Drawing Model

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Wilmington seeks an Art & Art History Life Drawing Model to pose for figure drawing classes. Models should be comfortable posing nude, punctual, able to hold poses for 20 minutes, and bring their own drapery or fabric to sit on during sessions.

Classes are held twice weekly for 1 hour 45 minutes. Scheduling depends on studio needs. Applications encouraged from individuals of all backgrounds and body types.

Qualifications

• Previous life drawing experience or art related experience is required.
• Previous life drawing modeling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Model for Figure Drawing classes; hold poses for 20 minutes.
• Provide own drapery/fabric to sit on while posing.
• Scheduling is dependent on studio needs.

Job description

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research, and service. UNCW is distinguished by its commitment to putting students first, supporting world-class faculty and staff, delivering transformative learning experiences, and leveraging its unique proximity to the ocean. Recognized nationally for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and reflects emerging industries and interdisciplinary innovation.

A public institution with nearly 20,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's first bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Founded as Wilmington College in 1947, UNCW moved to its present location in the heart of New Hanover County in 1961. The 660-acre campus is only minutes from Wrightsville Beach and historic downtown Wilmington and features Georgian architecture and designated conservation areas. Wilmington International Airport (ILM) provides commercial air service to cities both domestic and abroad and is just six miles from the UNCW campus.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Department

Art & Art History - 32120

External Link to Posting

https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/36731

Vacancy Number

TSP5498PST

Working Title

Art & Art History Life Drawing Model

Job Category

Unspecified

FLSA for Position

Nonexempt

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

Artist Models needed for Figure Drawing classes at UNCW. Models must be comfortable modelling nude, be punctual, be able to hold poses for 20 minutes at a time and provide their own drapery/fabric to sit on while posing.

Classes meet twice a week for 1:45 min sessions. Scheduling is dependent on studio needs.

Individuals of all backgrounds and all body types are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Previous life drawing experience or art related experience is required.

Previous experience in a university community.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Previous life drawing modeling experience preferred.

Required Certifications or Licensure

None

Work Hours

Variable: Day and Evening hours available

Work Days

Monday - Thursday

Hours Per Week

Variable: 0-12

Anticipated Hiring Range

$25/hour

Job Posting Date

07/02/2025

Job Closing Date

11/15/2026

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UN Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings

Multi-Positions