The Department of Media, Art and Design in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Missouri-Kansas City is continuously accepting applications for the position of artist model.

THE INTENT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS TO IDENTIFY A POOL OF CANDIDATES FOR ARTIST MODELS.

Models are used in our Studio Art classes in the study of drawing the human art figure. Artist models must be able to strike and hold undraped poses in a professional art education setting. Models must have the physical ability to hold sitting, standing, reclining, and gestural poses for up to 30 minutes. The department's need for artist models allows flexibility in scheduling and the average model will work between three and ten class sessions a semester for our department, usually for three hours each session.

High school diploma or equivalent
Applicants must be dependable, professional, and mature.

Experience in the performing arts, such as dance or theatre, is preferred.

$17.00 - $20.00 per hour commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity. Non-benefit eligible.

Please combine and submit the following application materials:

* A letter of interest - include your probable availability, any special experience you have (such as dance or other art modeling), and your reasons for applying for this position at UMKC

* CV

into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachment through UMKC's job portal at . Limit document name to 50 characters. Do not include special characters (e.g. / & % etc.). Maximum size is 11MB.

The Department of Media, art and design offers undergraduate and graduate courses in film studies, media, art and design, art history, and studio art. Please visit our website for more information about our department: .

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at

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