Internship Coordinator

Kentucky College of Art and Design•Louisville, KY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

KyCAD is seeking an Internship Coordinator for the 2026-2027 Academic Year, from September 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. This part-time faculty position, reporting to the Dean/VPAA, will oversee students in their mandatory Capstone course, CAP 320: Internship. The role requires regular, on-site availability during weekdays between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm, with an estimated workload of 8-10 hours per week. The schedule may be adjusted based on student and institutional needs. This is a non-exempt (hourly) position paid at $25/hour.

Requirements

Master's degree in fine arts or Master's degree with minimum of 18 graduate course credit hours in Studio, Art History, or Arts Management.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Evidence of teaching ability, curricular development, and scholarship.
Sensitivity and ability to successfully interact with diverse populations.
Availability to work assigned schedule on-site.
Must pass pre-employment screenings, including a national background check.
Must complete Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) online training.

Nice To Haves

Preferred teaching experience: 3 years.

Responsibilities

Maintain database of appropriate internship sites throughout the greater Louisville area.
Teach to the objectives of the approved curriculum.
Submit syllabi and other instructional materials in a timely manner.
Maintain records of student academic progress and attendance, evaluate the level of achievement, and assign grades for the program.
Collect and organize student interest forms to placement database.
Complete an on-site assessment prior to all internship agreements.
Draft and initiate affiliation agreements.
Complete Risk Assessment Reports.
Conduct Mid-term Site Visits.
Maintain regular communication with students and, when appropriate, use the Academic Alert notification process.
Assess student work in a timely manner and submit course grades by the posted deadline.
Facilitate Supervisor and Student Evaluations at close of Internship.
Complete Annual Internship Learning Outcomes Report.
Prepare annual college-wide presentation on Internship experiences.
Incorporate inclusive and effective teaching methods/styles that support successful learning appropriate to a diverse student population.
Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional process as appropriate and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.
Model and cultivate open-minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving.
Develop and maintain healthy and positive working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and administration.
Embrace and enhance the college's culture to help ensure continued engagement, motivation, and drive.
Other duties as assigned.