Art Model (Part-time) 2026-2027 Academic Year

University of Tampa • Tampa, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Art and Design in the College of Arts and Letters at The University of Tampa invites applications for part-time live art models for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. The primary purpose of the model is to provide art students with the opportunity to practice, learn, and improve their perceptive skills and quality of artistic expression inspired by the human form. Most modeling is undraped. Art Models are expected to communicate directly with the course instructor regarding the length and style of the pose, or costuming, when posing draped. Models must maintain a professional appearance, demeanor, and hygiene while posing and collaborating with the course instructor on meeting the needs of each class. Art Models should be prepared to contribute to a professional work environment that fosters knowledge of, respect for, and the development of skills relevant to the field of art and design. This is seasonal employment on an as-needed basis, with future assignments on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer.

Requirements

• Ability to hold a pose for a short time for gesture
• Ability to hold a pose for longer, sustained exercises (lasting 16–18 minutes)
• Maintain a professional appearance, demeanor, and hygiene
• Prepared to come to class with a robe and appropriate footwear to cover up between undraped poses
• If possessing long hair, keep hair off the neckline when posing

Responsibilities

• Provide art students with the opportunity to practice, learn, and improve their perceptive skills and quality of artistic expression inspired by the human form
• Be able to hold a pose for a short time for gesture
• Be able to hold a pose for longer, sustained exercises (lasting 16–18 minutes)
• Communicate directly with the course instructor regarding the length and style of the pose, or costuming, when posing draped
• Maintain a professional appearance, demeanor, and hygiene while posing
• Collaborate with the course instructor on meeting the needs of each class
• Keep long hair off the neckline when posing (if applicable)
• Contribute to a professional work environment that fosters knowledge of, respect for, and the development of skills relevant to the field of art and design

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees