Job Description

Model

Performs nude modeling in a classroom environment as a subject for student artists learning life form art. Work involves holding an assigned pose for a period of time varying from several minutes to a few hours. Responsible for holding and getting back into a body position. Work is performed under the instruction and general supervision of an instructor. All body types are welcome and encouraged. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

Reports to: Class Instructor

Supervises: No supervisory responsibilities

Essential duties may include, but not limited to the following:

• Confers upon or composes a life form pose to be presented to an art class.
• Performs modeling poses as assigned, including nudes.
• Schedules modeling events for individual classes as needed.

Additional duties:

• Performs other duties as requested.
• Ability to assume and hold a body position for assigned periods of time.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to deal tactfully with students, faculty, and administration in routine classroom contacts.
• Ability to demonstrate an aptitude for art and art forms.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.
• Ability to represent the department and University in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.

Education: No formal education required.

Experience: No previous experience required unless specifically requested by employing instructor or department.

Requirement: Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.

All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities - The following are essential:

• Ability to assume and hold a body position for assigned periods of time.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to deal tactfully with students, faculty, and administration in routine classroom contacts.
• Ability to demonstrate an aptitude for art and art forms.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.
• Ability to represent the department and University in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.

Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Models will be given reasonable breaks from poses. The employee may be required to travel.

Work environment is normally performed in a typical interior work environment in a designated classroom on campus. Models will also be provided with a changing area.

TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident.

Texas Woman's University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic.

All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate's ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman's University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.

If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or

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