Part Time - Art - Figure Model

The Pennsylvania State University; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Abington's Art program is seeking an experienced model for figure drawing and painting classes, starting September 2026, at The Pennsylvania State University Abington campus. The model will strike and hold poses ranging from standing to portraiture, including nude and clothed sessions.

The studio is equipped with heaters, cushions, mats, and chairs, and classes may include both nude and clothed modeling.

Qualifications

• Must have experience posing for art classes in a university or art center setting.
• Must be comfortable maintaining poses in front of a class in clothed and nude positions.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and professional.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of poses/movements that include sustained poses, dynamic short-term poses, gestures, and anatomical studies.

Skills

Art modeling experience

Punctual and professional

Nude and clothed posing

Reliability

Job description

Job Description and Position Requirements

Penn State Abington's Art program is seeking an experienced model for figure drawing and painting classes, with a start date in September 2026. Models are responsible for striking and holding poses including but not limited to standing, sitting, reclining, action (for gesture drawing), full-figure and portraiture, depending on the lesson. The studio is equipped with heaters, cushions, mats, and chairs. Art classes include both nude and clothed models.

Job Duties

• Provide a range of poses/movements that include but are not limited to sustained poses, dynamic short-term poses, gestures, and anatomical studies.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Must have experience posing for art classes in a university or art center setting.
• Must be comfortable maintaining poses in front of a class in clothed and nude positions.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and professional.
• This is a part-time opening, approximately 10 hours per week when needed, and pays $20 per hour.

Background Checks/Clearances

• Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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