BSN Program Director, Montage Health Helen Baszucki School of Nursing

CSUMB; Seaside (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) invites applications for the position of BSN Program Director, Professor of Practice, to lead CSUMB’s Montage Health Helen Baszucki School of Nursing pre-licensure BSN program and ADN-to-BSN pathways. This one-year, temporary appointment emphasizes nursing education leadership and collaboration with clinical partners.

The Director will oversee BRN processes, curriculum development, and partnerships with local health systems, colleges, and the

Qualifications

• MSN or higher degree with nursing/education/administration coursework.
• Current California RN license or eligibility with CA licensure before start date.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the pre-licensure BSN program with School Chair, nursing faculty, college leadership, and community partners.
• Support curriculum development, course proposals, mapping, program outcomes, assessment plans, policies, and student progression for BSN and ADN-to-BSN programs.
• Assist in building program infrastructure including admissions, advising, student-success supports, clinical education systems, simulation labs, and onboarding of faculty.
• Coordinate course schedules, faculty assignments, clinical placements, and sequencing for ADN-to-BSN and pre-licensure BSN programs.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing education

Academic administration

Curriculum development

BRN regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

MSN or higher

Active RN license

Job description

• Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer 1

Locations

Central California

• Monterey Bay 1

Categories

Appointment Type

• Temporary 1

Bargaining Unit

BSN Program Director, Montage Health Helen Baszucki School of Nursing

Apply now Job no: 563401
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Monterey Bay
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Full Time, Faculty - Health Sciences

• Type of Appointment:Temporary One-Year Appointment
• Appointment Date: January 19, 2027
• Priority Screening Date: November 20, 2026

California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB), invites applications for the position of Professor of Practice and founding Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program Director in the Montage Health Helen Baszucki School of Nursing. This is an opportunity for an experienced nurse educator and academic administrator to provide dedicated leadership for CSUMB’s pre-licensure BSN program, anticipated to launch in 2028, and its existing and/RN-to-BSN program.

The BSN Program Director will coordinate program development and implementation, support curriculum development, lead the pre-licensure program through the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) regulatory processes, and collaborate with nursing faculty, the School’s Chair, and clinical and community partners to ensure program quality and readiness. The Director will also work with the Chair to coordinate course scheduling for the ADN-to-BSN and pre-licensure BSN programs and will assist with the development of the new program’s policies, systems, partnerships, and student-success infrastructure.

This position offers the unique opportunity to expand nursing education across the Monterey Bay and Central Coast regions, strengthen community-college pathways, and prepare a diverse nursing workforce in partnership with local health systems and community leaders.

About The Montage Health Helen Baszucki School of Nursing

The Montage Health Helen Baszucki School of Nursing is a newly established school within CSUMB’s College of Health Sciences and Human Services. The School builds on its successful RN-to-BSN and ADN-to-BSN pathways to prepare nurses as leaders committed to advancing health equity, evidence-based practice, and community health. Its educational philosophy emphasizes health equity, interprofessional collaboration, inclusiveness, and quality care for diverse populations.

The School is expanding its portfolio with a pre-licensure BSN program and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program. A transformative gift commitment from Montage Health supports the School's development and the new programs, including faculty and staff hiring, simulation and skills-lab development, approval and accreditation, student success, and clinical and community partnerships. The Program Director will work with the School Chair, College Dean, faculty, staff, and regional partners to help steward this investment and build strong, sustainable programs.

The Role of the BSN Program Director

The BSN Program Director will be a Professor of Practice, a non-tenure-track faculty appointment for experienced nursing educators and practitioners. The role blends teaching, program leadership, student support, curriculum and program development, and external engagement. The Director will serve as a bridge among nursing faculty, academic leadership, clinical partners, community colleges, students, and the professional nursing community.

The successful candidate will bring practical knowledge of nursing education pathways and the administrative experience needed to help move a pre-licensure BSN program from development through BRN approval and implementation. Previous experience directing an ADN or BSN program is a benefit given the importance of CSUMB’s community-college partnerships and the need to coordinate pathways across programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Development and Implementation

• Coordinate the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the pre-licensure BSN program, in collaboration with the School Chair, nursing faculty, College leadership, and community partners.
• Support curriculum development, course proposals, curriculum mapping, program learning outcomes, assessment plans, policies, and student progression processes for the pre-licensure BSN and existing ADN-to-BSN program.
• Assist in developing program infrastructure, including admissions and advising processes, student-success supports, clinical education systems, simulation and skills-lab readiness, faculty onboarding, and program documentation.
• Work with the School Chair to plan and coordinate course schedules, faculty assignments, clinical placements, and course sequencing for the ADN-to-BSN and pre-licensure BSN programs.

BRN Approval and Program Quality

• Assist with coordinating and preparing for California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) approval of the pre-licensure BSN program, including required documentation, timelines, communications, and follow-up activities.
• Facilitate compliance with BRN rules and regulations and support the School’s ongoing assessment, reporting, and continuous-quality-improvement processes.
• Collaborate with nursing faculty and School Chair to ensure that curriculum, faculty qualifications, clinical education, facilities, resources, and student outcomes support program readiness and quality.

Faculty, Clinical, and Community Partnerships

• Collaborate with nursing faculty to support effective teaching, clinical education, advising, student progression, and an inclusive learning environment.
• Build and maintain relationships with clinical partners, health systems, community organizations, and community colleges to expand high-quality clinical placements and strengthen ADN-to-BSN and pre-licensure pathways.
• Coordinate with partners to identify workforce needs, align applied learning opportunities, support graduate employment pathways, and strengthen the regional nursing workforce.

Student Success and Program Management

• Support recruitment, admissions, orientation, advising, retention, progression, licensure preparation, and graduation efforts for students in the BSN programs.
• Mentor students from diverse backgrounds and identities, including first-generation, transfer, working adults, and historically underserved students.
• Monitor program operations and outcomes; identify challenges and opportunities; and communicate recommendations to the School Chair and College leadership.
• Participate in shared governance, program meetings, accreditation and approval activities, professional service, and other responsibilities assigned by the School Chair.

Teaching and Service

• Teach nursing courses aligned with expertise and the needs of the BSN programs, balancing teaching assignments with program leadership responsibilities.
• Advise and mentor students; contribute to curriculum development and assessment; participate in College, University, professional, and community service; and support CSUMB’s mission of student success and social mobility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or higher degree from an accredited college or university that includes coursework in nursing, education, or administration.
• Clear and active California Registered Nurse (RN) license, or an active RN license in another state with California licensure obtained prior to the start date.
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