Roger Williams University
Title: Figure Model, Visual Arts Studies

Location: Bristol, RI

Category: Professional and Clerical

Job Type: Part-time Regular

Posted On: Tue Jun 10 2025

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.

Job 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, sex, national origin, 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