Art Model - Military veterans preferred

2025-08-31
University of Kentucky
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Lexington
Kentucky
40502
United States


University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job TitleArt ModelRequisition NumberDU13884Department Name8X100:School of Art and Visual StudiesWork LocationLexington, KYSalary Range$18.00/hourType of PositionStudentPosition Time Status Part-TimeRequired Education
Applicants must be enrolled as a student at the University of Kentucky.
Required Related Experience
NA
Required License/Registration/Certification
NA
Physical Requirements
Applicant must be able to sit still in a pose for periods of 20 minutes at a time. Some bending, standing and twisting is required for short 5 to 10 minute poses.
Shift
Fall semester courses at the School of Art and Visual Studies meet on Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 – 11:50 and Thursday 6:00-8:00 p.m.. Models are not scheduled for every class every week. Please indicate your availability in the cover letter along with your application.
Job Summary
The School of Art and Visual Studies at the College of Fine Arts is currently seeking Art Models for drawing classes. Models are expected to pose nude for student course work and should be able to hold poses from 30 seconds to as long as 45 minutes. While athletic ability is not required, body awareness and the ability to twist, turn, bend and accentuate the 3-dimensional qualities of the figure in poses is highly desirable. The work is performed under supervision of the class instructor during class hours.

The University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts thrives by engaging individuals and communities with unique creative perspectives. The College fosters a supportive environment through artistic programming and curricula that reflect a broad range of experiences and voices.
We believe the arts are essential to both individual and community life, and we actively promote creative expression among our faculty, staff, and students. We are committed to attracting skilled and passionate faculty, staff, and students who contribute meaningfully to the arts and academic excellence. As a member of the state’s flagship institution, the College promotes thoughtful engagement, respect, and collaboration.
Visit our website: https://finearts.uky.edu/

Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply01/26/2026Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.


Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you currently enrolled as a student at the University of Kentucky.
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents




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