POOL: Life Drawing Model
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At a glance
Job overview
University of Kansas is hiring a POOL: Life Drawing Model. The Life Drawing Model provides poses for art studio classes and individual artists, often modeling in the nude for figure painting and drawing. This role requires stamina, flexibility, and respect for the classroom environment and the discipline of drawing the human form. Models will construct interesting poses, hold long poses with breaks, and string together short poses for gestural drawings.
Key focus areas include Construct interesting poses from a variety of views, Hold long poses if given regular breaks, and String very short poses together for quick gestural drawings.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED Equivalency and Must Be 18+. Important skills include Construct Interesting Poses, Hold Long Poses, String Short Poses Together, Comfortable With Variety Of Poses, Work With Professor, and Adaptability. Preferred (not required): Stamina, Dependable, and Punctual.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
33265BR
Job Title:
POOL: Life Drawing Model
Department:
Visual Art
Primary Campus:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Job Description:
100%
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The ability to construct interesting poses from a variety of views.
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To hold long poses if given regular breaks.
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To string very short poses together for quick gestural drawings.
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To be comfortable with a large variety of poses.
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The willingness to work with the professor in class to provide special environments or costumes.
Req ID (Ex: 10567BR) :
33265BR
Disclaimer:
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the University's programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, [email protected], 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785)864-6414, 711 TTY.
Work Schedule:
6 to 9 hours per week; varies
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Contact Information to Applicants:
Sarah Thomas
785-864-2951
Required Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED equivalency.
Employee Class:
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Advertised Salary Range:
$20/hour
FTE:
.15-.23
Preferred Qualifications:
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Dependable & punctual.
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Previous nude modeling experience.
Position Overview:
Modeling for art studio classes and individual artists is a time-honored profession providing employment to practitioners in art schools and urban centers throughout the U.S.A. and the world. Work as a fine arts model requires some degree of stamina and flexibility as well as a respect for the classroom and the importance and discipline of drawing. These models will frequently model in the nude for figure painting and drawing classes.
Reg/Temp:
Temporary
Application Review Begins:
01-Aug-2026
Anticipated Start Date:
17-Aug-2026
Additional Candidate Instruction:
A complete application consists of the online application, cover letter, & resume. Please address how you meet the following position requirements in your cover letter:
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Ability to hold poses for extended periods of time.
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Stamina and flexibility.
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Respect for the classroom and the importance and discipline of drawing the human form.
Only complete applications will be considered.
This is a POOL posting. Review of applications will begin Saturday, August 1, 2026 and is ongoing as hires will be made as needed throughout the posting period.
Work Location Assignment:
On-Site
Position Requirements:
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Must be at least 18 years old.
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Ability to hold poses for extended periods of time.
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Stamina and flexibility.
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Respect for the classroom and the importance and discipline of drawing the human form.
*This position will be fully on-site
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