# Studio Art Figure Model (AY 26-27 002976)

> Middlebury College · Middlebury, United States · Part-time · Posted 2026-09-22

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** 2117 - Studio Art

## Description

The Art Department at Middlebury College seeks Figure Models to pose nude or clothed for college-level studio art classes. Figure Models support the delivery of curricula, providing students with an opportunity to develop their visual art studies in a professional, controlled environment. Through working with Figure Models, students increase their perceptual skills; develop a deeper understanding of anatomy and proportion; and connect to histories of artistic production in order to create contemporary art. 

**This is considered a part-time, hourly, non-benefits eligible position. The pay rate for this position is $25.00 per hour.** 

**Core Responsibilities:**

-   Models will pose nude or clothed for individual classes.  
-   Classes are three-hour periods with poses held up to 30-minute periods followed by 5-minute resting breaks.  
-   There is a 15-minute break midway through the class.

## Requirements

-   All body types and ages are welcome to apply.  

-   Previous figure modeling experience is preferred but not required; experienced professors will train new models.  

-   Sports, dance, theater, and modeling background is helpful, but not necessary.  

-   Be able to re-establish previously posed positions  

-   Demonstrate flexibility and animation of the human form. 

-   Punctuality and reliability in attending scheduled class meetings. 

**Physical Demands:** 

-   Be physically able to provide a full range of body gestures and poses, from quick gestures to longer, sustained poses as required by the instructor. 

**Application:** 

-   To be considered for this position, please fill out an online application and attach the following documents: cover letter, resume, and list of three references.  

**Other:** 

-   Offer is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

## Benefits

As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.

## Apply

[Apply at Middlebury College](https://apply.workable.com/middleburycollege/j/09D146B0E3/apply)

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