Art Model

Southwestern Oregon Community College; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos Bay seeks an Art Model for temporary, part-time work. The role involves posing for art classes, including undraped modeling when required, to teach surface anatomy and body proportions. Work is performed under the supervision of the instructor during scheduled class hours.

Position is 520 hours per fiscal year at adjunct lec/lab pay rates. Must be at least 18, with reliable attendance and ability to record hours in the system.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• No experience required; prior modelling helpful.
• Familiarity with art courses preferred but not required.
• Candidates should show self-possession and comfort with undraped modeling.
• Preferred candidate has experience in dance or kinesthetic self-expression.
• Reliability and ability to record hours using the system.

Responsibilities

• Posing: may be asked to hold varied poses for short or extended periods.
• May be required to pose undraped for specific courses.
• Modelling undraped to teach surface anatomy and body proportions.
• Work is performed under supervision during class hours.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-possession

Punctuality

Undraped modeling comfort

Job description

Model for drawing, painting, sculpture, and other art-related classes. Assist in teaching of human proportions, body alignments, anatomy and structure, movement, foreshortening, and body-clothing relationships to students in the classes. Work is performed under supervision of the class instructor during class hours. The position may entail draped and undraped modeling, the ability to hold poses for up to twenty (20) minutes at a time and the ability to be on one's feet (with 5-minute breaks every twenty (20) minutes) for up to four (4) hours.

This is a temporary position for no more than 520 hours per fiscal year. Schedule will vary depending on class schedule.

Modeling (100% of Time)

1. Posing: May be asked to do a variety of poses for either a short period of time or possibly an extended period of time.
2. May be required to pose undraped occasionally for specific courses.
3. A requirement of the job is modelling undraped so that the class can learn surface anatomy and the forms and proportions of the human body.

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must be 18 years of age.
2. No experience necessary, although previousexperience in modelling is helpful.
3. A familiarity with Art courses is preferred, but not required.
4. A p referred candidate shallexhibita sense of self-possession, confidence, and sanguinity in their personality and some level of comfort with the idea of undraped modeling.
5. A preferred candidate should havepreviousexperience as a model or related experienceincluding dance, action, orotherkinesthetic self-expression.
6. A preferred candidate should have good employee skills and values including arriving early and ready to work, dependability, ability to use myLakerLink to record hours worked, and demonstrated skills in conscientiousness and ability to communicate and coordinate with the instructor.

Successful applicants for this position must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to communicate effectively using the English language with or without an interpreter.
• Ability to work effectively and sensitively with users of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities.
• Ability to consistently convey a pleasant, helpful attitude by using excellent interpersonal and communication skills to ameliorate stressful and emotional situations. Requires sufficient human relations skills and empathy to resolve complaints/issues, defuse anger, and gain cooperation.
• Ability to be dependable; arriving early and ready to work as scheduled.
• Ability to use computer systems to enter hours worked.

Job Details

• Job Title: Art Model
• Location: Coos Bay Campus
• FTE: Varies – no more than 520 hours per fiscal year.
• Organization: Southwestern Oregon Community College
• Pay Level: Adjunct Lec/Lab rate $27.27 to $37.50 per hr.
• Exemption Status: Non-exempt
• Physical Requirements: Attached
• Reports To: Dean of Instruction
• Classification: Temporary
• Revision Date: October 2024

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform. All employees of Southwestern Oregon Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Southwestern Oregon Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Southwestern Oregon Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) – OR – Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

NON-DISCRIMINATION

It is the policy of Southwestern Oregon Community College Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, parental status, veteran status or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact Vice President of Administrative Services in Tioga 512. Phone [phone] or TDD 541-888-7368. All other issues, concerns, and complaints should also be directed to the Vice President of Administrative Services for referral to the appropriate Manager.

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