Art Figure Model

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts at Oregon State University is seeking an Art Figure Model for a part-time (.25 FTE), 12-month professional faculty position. The model will support painting, drawing, and sculpture courses and help students study the human form through a range of poses.

The role is primarily nude figure modeling with on-call assignments each quarter. The candidate must be comfortable modeling nude and able to hold 30–45 minute poses; typical weekly hours range

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Must be willing to model in the nude.

Responsibilities

• Instructor provides all directions to the incumbent in this position.
• Works on an intermittent, on-call basis depending on department needs each quarter; mostly nude figure modeling.
• Must be able to hold poses for 30 to 45 minutes over the course of a 3-hour course session.
• Average work time is 6 to 10 hours over the 10-week course.

Skills

Art figure modeling

Nude modeling

On-call availability

Job description

Department School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts

Special Instructions To Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A resume/CV; and
• A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact: Coleen Keedah at [e-mail] or 541-737-5003.

Job Summary

The School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts is seeking an Art Figure Model. This is a part-time (.25 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

Key Responsibilities

• Course Instructor will provide all directions to the incumbent in this position.
• Works on an intermittent, on-call basis depending on the department needs each quarter. This is mostly nude figure modeling.
• Must be able to hold poses for 30 to 45 minutes over the course of a 3-hour course session.
• Average work time is 6 to 10 hours over the 10-week course.

The artist model assumes and holds various poses, mostly nude, for a specific period of times so that drawing, painting and sculpture students can study the human form and produce associated art work. A variety of body types, ages, and sexes will be needed for the students to draw throughout the year.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Must be willing to model in the nude.

Preferred Qualifications

• Art figure model experience

Working Conditions/Schedule

Need art figure model for painting and drawing classes.

Salary Range

$16 -$18 per hour

Anticipated Start Date

2026-10-9

Anticipated End Date

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job‑related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [e-mail].