Art Model

Art Model

Salary

$27.27 - $37.50 Hourly

Location

Main Campus, Coos Bay, OR

Job Type

Model

Job Number

2026-00063

Department

Art

Division

Office of Instruction

Opening Date

10/28/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NA

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Primary Purpose

Model for drawing, painting, sculpture, and other art-related classes. Assist in teaching of human proportions, body alignments, anatomy and structure, movement, foreshortening, and body-clothing relationships to students in the classes. Work is performed under supervision of the class instructor during class hours. The position may entail draped and undraped modeling, the ability to hold poses for up to twenty (20) minutes at a time and the ability to be on ones feet (with 5-minute breaks every twenty (20) minutes) for up to four (4) hours.

This is a temporary position for no more than 520 hours per fiscal year. Schedule will vary depending on class schedule.

Description of Essential Functions

Modeling (100% of Time)

• Posing: May be asked to do a variety of poses for either a short period of time or possibly an extended period of time.

• May be required to pose undraped occasionally for specific courses.

• A requirement of the job is modelling undraped so that the class can learn surface anatomy and the forms and proportions of the human body.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years of age.
• No experience necessary, although previous experience in modelling is helpful.
• A familiarity with Art courses is preferred, but not required.
• A preferred candidate shall exhibit a sense of self-possession, confidence, and sanguinity in their personality and some level of comfort with the idea of undraped modeling.
• A preferred candidate should have previous experience as a model or related experience including dance, action, or other kinesthetic self-expression.
• A preferred candidate should have good employee skills and values including arriving early and ready to work, dependability, ability to use myLakerLink to record hours worked, and demonstrated skills in conscientiousness and ability to communicate and coordinate with the instructor.

Successful applicants for this position must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to communicate effectively using the English language with or without an interpreter.

• Ability to work effectively and sensitively with users of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities.

• Ability to consistently convey a pleasant, helpful attitude by using excellent interpersonal and communication skills to ameliorate stressful and emotional situations. Requires sufficient human relations skills and empathy to resolve complaints/issues, defuse anger, and gain cooperation.

• Ability to be dependable; arriving early and ready to work as scheduled.

• Ability to use computer systems to enter hours worked.

Additional Job Information

JOB TITLE: Art ModelLOCATION: Coos Bay CampusFTE: Varies - no more than 520 hours per fiscal year.ORGANIZATION: Southwestern Oregon Community CollegePAY LEVEL: Depends on Qualifications

Adjunct Lec/Lab rate $27.27 to $37.50 per hr.

EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-exemptPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: AttachedREPORTS TO: Dean of InstructionCLASSIFICATION: Temporary REVISION DATE: October 2024

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Southwestern Oregon Community College only accepts applications through this online application system. We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline.

For assistance with this, please email hr@socc.edu. For technical assistance with your application, please call (855) 524-5627.

Please note: We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum/special qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.

Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs, date of birth, gender, social security number, and other protected information from your documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in administrative policies and procedures or collective bargaining agreements (as applicable). For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want the college to consider towards placement.

The college does not sponsor employees in the visa application process if they intend to use this as their means to work in the United States. This means that all required work visas must be in place and supported by appropriate evidence to be employed by Southwestern.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform. All employees of Southwestern Oregon Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Southwestern Oregon Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties.

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VETERANS PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans Preference when applying with Southwestern Oregon Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) - OR - Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

For information regarding Veterans Preference qualifications, visit the following website: http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

NON-DISCRIMINATION

It is the policy of Southwestern Oregon Community College Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, parental status, veteran status or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact Vice President of Administrative Services in Tioga 512. Phone 541-888-7206 or TDD 541-888-7368. All other issues, concerns, and complaints should also be directed to the Vice President of Administrative Services for referral to the appropriate Manager.

Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report

The "Jeanne Clery Disclosure for Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" (formerly the Campus Security Act) is a federal law that requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus security information, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area. As a current or prospective Southwestern student or employee, you have a right to obtain a copy of this information. You may review this information here: Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report. You may also obtain a hard copy of this information upon request by contacting Administrative Services at 541-888-7206.

No Benefits Available

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Choose your highest level of education or training:

• No High School Diploma or GED
• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Some College
• Career Technical Training
• Apprenticeship
• Associates degree
• Bachelors Degree in Progress
• Bachelors degree
• Masters Degree in Progress
• Masters degree or Higher
• Ph.D. in Progress
• Ph. D.
• Juris Doctor
• Medical Doctor
• Other Doctorate Level Degree

02

Are you over the age of 18?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have as a model or related experience in dance, action, or other kinesthetic self expression?

• up to 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 2 to 3 years
• 3 to 4 years
• More than 4 years
• No experience

Required Question

Employer Southwestern Oregon Community College

Address 1988 Newmark Ave

Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420

Phone 541-888-7402

541-888-7280

Website https://www.socc.edu