MSN Program Director — Education & FNP Leadership

SteveRecruiter, LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SteveRecruiter, LLC is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee the Irvine MSN program, including MSN-Ed and MSN-FNP tracks. The role entails directing curriculum design, accreditation compliance, and faculty development to ensure high-quality graduate nursing education.

The incumbent will drive student success through data-informed admissions and retention strategies, while building strong clinical partnerships for practicum placements.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Nursing (PhD, DNP, or EdD) or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and day-to-day oversight of the MSN program.
• Direct curriculum design, evaluation, and continuous improvement in line with AACN Essentials and NONPF.
• Ensure compliance with CCNE accreditation standards, BRN regulations, and institutional policies.
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty across both MSN tracks.
• Advance student success through data-informed admissions, progression, and retention strategies.
• Establish and sustain clinical partnerships and practicum networks for FNP and MSN tracks.
• Lead program assessment and reporting on student outcomes and institutional effectiveness.
• Teach graduate-level nursing courses as appropriate.
• Model professionalism and lifelong learning for faculty, staff, and students.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

Academic collaboration

Communication

Team-building

Education

Doctorate in Nursing (PhD/DNP/EdD)

MSN in Nursing Education or FNP

Unencumbered CA RN license or eligibility

Tools

CCNE/BRN accreditation knowledge

Job description

SteveRecruiter, LLC is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee the Irvine MSN program, including MSN-Ed and MSN-FNP tracks. The role entails directing curriculum design, accreditation compliance, and faculty development to ensure high-quality graduate nursing education.

The incumbent will drive student success through data-informed admissions and retention strategies, while building strong clinical partnerships for practicum placements.