PART-TIME, NON-PERMANENT POSITION

OPEN CONTINUOUSLY

Spokane Falls Community College is accepting applications to develop an applicant pool of qualified candidates for a part-time, non-permanent Figure Drawing Model (Artist’s Model) position in the Fine Arts department.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To request an application contact the Human Resources Office, Community Colleges of Spokane, 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., MS 1004, P.O. Box 6000, Spokane, WA 99217-6000, hro@ccs.spokane.edu or visit our website at: http://ccs.spokane.edu/Forms/District-Forms/Human-resources/16011609.aspx.

Phone: (509) 434-5040; for 24 hr. employment and job status line (509) 434-5050.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and must submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

· Completed CCS application form (resumes will not substitute for official application)

· Detailed resume

Download the application packet now: http://ccs.spokane.edu/Forms/District-Forms/Human-resources/16011609.aspx

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will be reviewed as received.

All application materials submitted become property of the Community Colleges of Spokane. Personal copies need to be made prior to submitting application materials to the Human Resources Office. The Human Resources Office does not provide copying services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Pose for fine arts studio classes: figure drawing and, occasionally, painting and other drawing courses for sculpture.

· Be able to provide a full range of traditional life drawing poses, from gestures to sustained poses, as required by tradition and the instructor.

· Demonstrate the flexibility and animation of the human form.

· Provide traditional gestures and poses as well as anatomical studies.

· The model poses without clothing in figure drawing.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (Minimum Qualifications)

· Previous experience as an artist’s model or dance or theater experience.

· Have knowledge of how the model demonstrates anatomy, gesture, or content in a drawing.

· Be aware of classic and traditional poses in the art tradition.

· Acceptance of the responsibility to promote the welfare and best interests of students at all times.

· A demonstrable understanding and acceptance of the mission, values, goals and objectives of CCS.

· The ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and goals of the institution, community and technical college system.

· A demonstrated understanding and value for the contributions that a diverse workforce can make to the success of the organization and the students we serve.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Be physically able to provide a full range of body gestures and poses, from quick gestures to long, sustained poses.

· Be able to hold poses for the sustained drawings.

RATE OF PAY AND HOURS OF WORK

$ 12.42 per hour. Work schedule will be determined by the supervisor. Total hours per year will not exceed 1050 per year. Position is not eligible for benefits.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Persons hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. In addition, the Community Colleges of Spokane maintains a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment. Requires criminal background check. If using personal vehicle for travel, proof of driver’s license and car insurance required. Due to the amount of applications received, applications are kept on file for only six months.

Person(s) with a disability may request special accommodations for receiving and completing the application process to include; materials in large print, audio tapes explaining application information, interpreters for the hearing impaired, or special interview arrangements. Requests for these services may be made on an individual basis by calling (509) 434-5040.

Community Colleges of Spokane information regarding campus crime statistics and policies are available at http://ccs.spokane.edu/Forms/District-Forms/Human-resources/Crime-Stats-2008.aspx or call (509) 434-5040 for a copy.

Community Colleges of Spokane is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and as such, ensures that all persons shall have equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of nonjob-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.