MSN Program Director & Curriculum Innovation Lead

True North Consultants, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced nursing education leader to oversee the MSN program, including the MSN-Ed and MSN-FNP tracks. You will guide curriculum design and ensure accreditation readiness to meet national standards and regulatory requirements.

You will recruit and mentor faculty, drive student success with data-informed admissions and support, and establish strong practicum partnerships. Teaching may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution.
• MSN with specialization in Nursing Education and/or Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Unencumbered California RN license (or eligible for licensure); FNP certification and licensure if applicable.
• Minimum of three years of graduate-level nursing education experience.
• Strong background in program administration, curriculum development, and academic leadership.
• Working knowledge of nursing accreditation standards and regulatory requirements (CCNE, BRN).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and day-to-day oversight of the MSN program, including MSN-Ed and MSN-FNP tracks.
• Direct curriculum design, evaluation, and continuous improvement aligned with national graduate nursing competencies (AACN Essentials, NONPF).
• Ensure ongoing CCNE accreditation standards and BRN regulations compliance, including self-studies, reports, and site visits.
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty across tracks to foster a collaborative, student-centered culture.
• Advance student success through data-informed strategies for admissions, progression, retention, and support.
• Establish and sustain clinical partnerships and practicum networks for high-quality placements.
• Lead program assessment and reporting on student outcomes, quality measures, and institutional effectiveness.
• Teach graduate-level nursing courses as appropriate to expertise and program needs.
• Model professionalism, scholarly excellence, and lifelong learning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team-building

Strategic planning

Education

Doctorate in Nursing (PhD, DNP, or EdD)

MSN with Nursing Education or FNP specialization

California RN license

FNP certification

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced nursing education leader to oversee the MSN program, including the MSN-Ed and MSN-FNP tracks. You will guide curriculum design and ensure accreditation readiness to meet national standards and regulatory requirements.

You will recruit and mentor faculty, drive student success with data-informed admissions and support, and establish strong practicum partnerships. Teaching may be required as needed.