Artist Model

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

University of New Mexico is seeking a student model to pose for live art sessions in painting and drawing classes on the Main Albuquerque campus. Roles involve posing for three-hour sessions with built-in breaks, primarily nude, to study the human form and support art students.

The position is very part-time and depends on class needs, with hours possibly ranging from one hour per week to up to twelve hours weekly. Applicants must be enrolled, half-time, at UNM and 18+.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program at UNM (half-time, 6+ hours) for fall and spring semesters.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Professional in a classroom setting.
• Reliable with communication and dependable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Pose in live sessions for painting, drawing or other art courses as directed by instructors.
• Sessions are typically three hours long with built-in breaks; nude posing is involved as part of art study.
• Modeling assigned to classes on a first-come, first-served basis with very flexible hours.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Professional in classroom setting

Self-confident

Good communication

Education

UNM student, half-time enrollment

Job description

Artist Model

Requisition ID: req38192

Pay: $22.00 Hourly

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Art Art History Gen Admin (595B)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Student Type: Student Employment

Status: Non-Exempt

Background Check Required:

For Best Consideration Date: 10/22/2026

The UNM Art Department is looking for models to pose in live sessions for painting, drawing or other art courses. Models assume poses for specific lengths of time as directed by an instructor for art students. The human figure is a foundational form for artists. Models are tools for the study of the human form and therefor sessions are primarily nude. Sessions are 3 hours long with built in breaks.

Be advised, we are looking for diversity of form and figure. We encourage all body types and genders to apply. Variety is essential to build an artist repertoire.

PLEASE NOTE: The hours are very limited and depend on your schedule and the needs of the classes. Modeling could entail as many as twelve hours per week or a little as one hour per year; this is an extremely part-time position. The models are assigned to classes on a first come, first served basis at a sign up twice a semester. All body types and ages are encouraged to apply!

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

• Must have the ability and willingness to post nude in various positions for specific lengths of time as directed by an instructor for art students
• Must be 18 years or older
• Professional in a classroom setting
• Self Confident
• Reliable, with excellent communication and dependable transportation

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.