Art Model (Part-time) 2026-2027 Academic Year

The University of Tampa; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Tampa is seeking part-time live art models for its Art and Design Department in the College of Arts and Letters. Models will pose for gesture and longer sessions (16-18 minutes) and are expected to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.

Most modeling is undraped, so please bring a robe and wear appropriate footwear between poses. Models must communicate with the instructor about pose length, style, and costuming when posing.

Qualifications

• Art models should be able to hold a pose for gesture and longer poses (16-18 minutes).
• Models should hold a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Undraped poses are common; come prepared with robe and footwear between poses.

Responsibilities

• Provide art students with opportunities to practice perceptive skills and artistic expression inspired by the human form.
• Communicate directly with the course instructor regarding pose length, style, and costuming when posing draped.
• Contribute to a professional work environment that fosters knowledge and respect in art and design.

Job description

## If you are a current University of Tampa student, please search for and apply to student jobs via Workday. Job applications for current students will not be considered if submitted through the external career center.**Position Details**The Department of Art and Design in the College of Arts and Letters at The University of Tampa invites applications for part-time live art models. The primary purpose of the model is to provide art students with the opportunity to practice, learn, and improve their perceptive skills and quality of artistic expression inspired by the human form.Art models should be able to hold a pose for a short time for gesture and hold a pose for longer, sustained exercises (lasting 16-18 minutes). Art Models are expected to communicate directly with the course instructor regarding the length and style of the pose, or costuming, when posing draped. Most modeling is undraped, therefore, models should come prepared to class with a robe and appropriate footwear to cover up between undraped poses. Models must maintain a professional appearance, demeanor, and hygiene while posing and collaborating with the course instructor on meeting the needs of each class. Art Models with long hair should keep their hair off the neckline when posing. Art Models should be prepared to contribute to a professional work environment that fosters knowledge of, respect for, and the development of skills relevant to the field of art and design.**Required Attachments**Please be sure to attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box at the bottom of the \"My Experience\" page of the application before continuing through the application.1. Cover Letter with headshot2. Resume**Work Schedule**Part-time schedule not to exceed 29 hours per week/1000 hours per year. Seasonal employment on an as-needed basis.**Additional Information**Applications for part-time positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Future modeling assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer.**Submission Guidelines**To receive full consideration for employment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload required documents for this position at time of application submission. **Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the \"My Experience\" page of the application before continuing through the application.****Background Check Requirements**Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check. Some positions may also require a motor vehicle report and/or a credit report.**Additional Information**This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not to determine specific duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific task assigned to the position.Valuing the community's international heritage, The University of Tampa attracts students, faculty, and staff from around the world with diverse backgrounds to facilitate intercultural awareness and understanding. The University is committed to the development of each student to become a productive and responsible citizen.**Visa Sponsorship**The University of Tampa may consider Visa sponsorship for full-time Faculty tenure track and continuing term positions.**Attachments**Required attachments are listed on each posting. **Please be sure to attach all required documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the \"My Experience\" page of the application before continuing through the application.** Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made.**Questions Regarding Application Submission**If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact [e-mail]