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At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across eight schools of study including Rhode Island's only law school, with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I. With small classrooms and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement, a Roger Williams education blends the strength of liberal arts and professional studies, providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and well-rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected, global world. RWU is committed to strengthening society through engaged scholarship so that students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical skills that today's employers demand.
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Job Description:
This position is modeling for the Visual Arts program figure drawing and painting classes. New models are welcome. Models without previous modeling experience but with experience in any type of dance, theater, yoga or athletics are encouraged to apply. All body types are welcome. Models from all walks of life are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Essential Functions/Characteristics
Preference will be shown to models that are available for a variety of times.
Must have a professional presence and appropriately interact with students and faculty.
Reliability, punctuality and professionalism in conduct are essential. The success of the educational environment relies upon the model arriving on time and being ready to pose as scheduled.
All work is performed under supervision of the class instructor during class hours.
Additional times may be needed throughout the semester based on class needs in a variety of painting and drawing classes at all levels.
Requirements:
Must be 18 years of age or older and must not be a current student of Roger Williams University.
Models must be capable of holding a variety of standing and/or sitting poses from gestures to sustained poses, from 30 seconds to as long as 20 minutes of continuous modeling time followed by 5-minute breaks for up to a total of 2 or 4 hours per session.
Ability to provide full range of traditional life drawing poses, as required for fine arts studio classes; figure drawing, painting and other drawing courses or as required by class curriculum.
Must be comfortable posing clothed or nude.
Additional Information:
Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here.
RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly. TITLE IX COORDINATOR: Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number: (401) 254-3123 /Email Address: jstanley@rwu.edu
Salaries for new hires at Roger Williams University usually fall between the minimum and midpoint salary ranges.
Application Instructions:
Please attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references. In your cover letter/letter of interest, in addition to listing how your qualifications meet the requirements of the position, please include information about how you would be able to contribute to RWU's diversity, inclusivity, and equity goals.
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