Job Description

Position Title:

Figure Model

Location:

Grand Rapids (Kendall)

Department:

92400 - KCAD Academic Affairs

Advertised Salary:

$22 per hour

Benefits:

Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

Part-time Benefits

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Temporary/Continuing: 

Temporary

Part-Time/Full-Time:

Part-Time

Union Group:

N/A

Term of Position:

9 Month

At Will/Just Cause:

At Will

Summary of Position:

• Provide in classroom figure modeling services for classes at Ferris State University’s Kendall College of Art and Design’s campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
• The figure model will pose in a studio setting for educational purposes.
• Poses may be unclothed or clothed, allowing students to study the human form from observation.
• Please note, most class requirements will require unclothed posing.
• This position requires the ability to hold poses for extended periods and remain focused and engaged during the session.
• This is a part-time, on-call position not to exceed 28 hours per week.
• Students currently enrolled in any program at Ferris State University, will not be considered for this position.

Position Type:

Staff

Required Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Required Work Experience:

• Previous modeling experience/knowledge of figure modeling techniques preferred but not required.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

Physical Demands:

• Bending
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Twisting
• Balancing
• Standing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:

• Experience creating sequential or consecutive poses.
• Familiarity with the visual arts.
• Experience in sports, dance, theater, or other forms of stylized movement.
• Experience working in a professional academic setting.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Following direction from the instructor, provide a range of poses, from gestures to sustained poses, that may include static and dynamic positions for extended periods of time.
• Maintain a respectful distance from students and student work.
• Clear understanding of the role and understanding there are to be no relationships with students.
• Demonstrate an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, especially while working with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Support, promote, and develop University student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• Demonstrate a range of body movements and positions within physical comfort and ability to allow artists to study different angles and muscle groups.
• Maintain a focused and composed demeanor while posing, respecting the creative process and the privacy of the studio environment.
• Communicate with the instructor to clarify pose requests or address any concerns.
• Responsible to dress appropriately and according to the needs of the instructor and class assignment.
• Arrive on time for scheduled sessions. Models are expected to arrive 10-15 minutes before their scheduled session to prepare and be ready to pose at the start of class.
• This position requires a person with a very flexible schedule as hours vary daily depending on specific classroom needs.
• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:

Skills and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of human anatomy and the ability to control body positioning.
• Comfort with posing in front of others, that includes being nude or in a partially nude state.
• Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Willingness to receive and implement feedback from instructors in a collaborative environment and adapt to different pose requests.
• Ability to work cooperatively and sensitively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Initial Application Review Date:

March 14, 2025

Open Until Position is Filled?:

No

Posting Close Date:

March 21, 2025

EEO Statement:

Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence.  Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at  ferris.edu . The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit:  Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement .

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About Ferris State University

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