Professional Expert - Art Model: Portrait and Life Models, Short-Term Assignment

Professional Expert - Art Model: Portrait and Life Models, Short-Term Assignment

Mendocino-Lake Community College District is currently accepting applications for Life Models. There are multiple positions available throughout the 2023/2024 school year. This is a temporary, non-continuing position. We are seeking an equity-minded person who is committed to supporting our diverse student population and faculty within the District Mission. Please review our District Mission, Goals, and Values at the following website: MLCCD - Mission, Vision, Goals. Under general direction of the Art Department Faculty, the Life Models support the delivery of curricula, providing students with an opportunity to develop their craft in a professional, controlled environment. Through working with Life Models, students increase their perceptual and hand skills, develop a deeper understanding of anatomy and proportion, and connect to histories of artistic production. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

The Mendocino-Lake Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success and to recruiting and hiring persons from diverse backgrounds. Diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students including first generation students, underrepresented students, and students of color. The District strives to employ and retain faculty, staff and administrative personnel who promote a positive learning environment and are well prepared to serve our increasingly diverse student population. Mendocino College takes active steps to ensure equal employment opportunity and to create a diverse work and academic environment that is welcoming and inclusive for all. Salary And Benefits

This is a temporary, hourly position, 2-5 hours per week, $21.00 per hour. Ed Code 88003 authorizes a governing board to hire temporary employees for less than 75% of a school year, up to 180 days. Benefits: The College offers a Bronze level benefit plan at the cost of the employee. Paid Time Off: The successful candidate will earn three (3) days of sick leave per year. Retirement: This position may be eligible for CalPERS Retirement (contingent upon number of hours worked within the fiscal year). REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The successful candidate will support student and institutional success by executing the following duties: Pose for art studio classes: figure drawing, portrait painting. Be able to provide a full range of traditional life drawing poses, from gestures to sustained poses, as required by the instructor. Demonstrate the flexibility and animation of the human form. Provide traditional gestures and poses, as well as anatomical studies. Model poses include nude, costume, and street clothing. Punctuality and flexibility in meeting scheduling demands. WORKING CONDITIONS

Classroom environment; subject to working flexible hours; working with the public. Physical demands including posing, sitting, standing, reaching, bending, and walking. Clothing attire is based on class type: Portrait or Life. Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must meet Human Resources guidelines for qualified hiring; including but not limited to a Live Scan background check and completion of TB test. APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Through The Online Portal, Submit The Following Documents: Completed online application A letter of interest that succinctly addresses how your experience and professional qualifications prepare you for this position. SELECTION PROCEDURE

A search committee will review and invite applicants for an interview. Meeting the posted requirements does not guarantee an interview. A written performance exercise and/or presentation may be a part of the interview, and finalists may be invited to return for a second interview. All notifications will be via email, and by accessing your application profile. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States; Must be fingerprinted through DOJ and FBI and have background clearance; and must take a TB test (once hired and every four years thereafter). Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings such as Sexual Harassment Prevention. EEO STATEMENT

Mendocino College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from all persons. Mendocino College does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, genetic conditions, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), military or veteran status. Mendocino College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. ACCOMMODATIONS

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Human Resources no later than 72 hours prior to the closing date. Human Resources can be contacted at (707) 468-3065 or via email at HRRecruiting@mendocino.edu. #J-18808-Ljbffr