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Position Details Position Information Budget Title INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT Campus Title Figure Drawing Model School/Division Academic Affairs, Division of Department Art & Art History Staff ...

Models are scheduled for three-hour nude figure drawing sessions throughout the semester as needed by the instructor. Each class is 3 hours long -- where you are expected to hold poses from anywhere ...

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How much do evening figure drawing model jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for evening figure drawing model in the United States is $186,810.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $167,000.00 and $200,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Evening Figure Drawing Model vs Life Drawing Instructor?

AspectEvening Figure Drawing ModelLife Drawing Instructor
CredentialsNo formal certification typically requiredOften requires teaching credentials or art certifications
Work EnvironmentArt studios, galleries, or private sessionsEducational settings, art schools, workshops
Employer & IndustryArt studios, galleries, freelanceEducational institutions, art programs
Primary RoleModel for artists to draw or paint fromTeach drawing techniques, guide students

While both roles involve art and drawing, an Evening Figure Drawing Model primarily serves as a live subject for artists, whereas a Life Drawing Instructor teaches students how to draw from live models. The model focuses on posing, while the instructor provides guidance and instruction. Both roles are essential in art education and practice but differ in responsibilities and qualifications.

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Infographic showing various Evening Figure Drawing Model job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $186,810 per year, or $89.8 per hour.

Figure Drawing Model

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, NY • On-site

$25/hr

Full-time, Part-time, Contractor, Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Position Details
Position Information
Budget Title
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Campus Title
Figure Drawing Model
School/Division
Academic Affairs, Division of
Department
Art & Art History
Staff Sub-Type
Staff & Administration
Salary Level
SL1
Salary Range
$25/Hr
Salary Determination
Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position's major responsibilities, the applicant's background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university's strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.
Position Effort
Part-Time (enter FTE below)
If Part-Time, enter FTE:
12
Is this a temporary position?
Yes
If Temporary, enter End Date:
Position Summary
SUNY Cortland is accepting applications a Figure Drawing Model for a drawing course. Two to five hours per week.
What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?
• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.
• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university's state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland's Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor's approval.
• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region's offerings
Major Responsibilities
Successful candidate will pose and provide a full range of traditional life drawing poses, (from gestures to poses sustained for a minimum of 20 minutes) as required by the instructor and demonstrate professional behavior in an educational environment working with students and faculty.
Functional and Supervisory Relationships
Reports to the figure drawing instructor.
Required Qualifications
Previous figure drawing model experience.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be professional in an educational environment working with students and faculty.
Model both fully nude and clothed based on assignment.
Be able to take instruction.
Must be punctual and reliable.
Preferred Qualifications
All body types are needed and encouraged to apply.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
About the University
A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine's "Best Colleges for Your Money List," fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.
EEO Statement
The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.
Job Close Date
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S23031
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/8031