MSN Program Director: Lead Nursing Education & Curriculum

H. T. PROF Group; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group is seeking a Program Director for the MSN program in Irvine, CA, to lead MSN-Ed and MSN-FNP tracks, align curriculum with AACN Essentials, and ensure CCNE and BRN compliance. The role includes faculty recruitment, program assessment, and partnerships for practicum placements, with teaching duties as needed.

Ideal candidate holds a Nursing PhD/DNP/EdD and MSN with Education or FNP focus, with California RN licensure and FNP certification. Direct hire, on-site role.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Nursing (PhD, DNP, or EdD) 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.
• Compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and day-to-day operational oversight of the MSN program, encompassing both the MSN-Ed and MSN-FNP tracks.
• Direct curriculum design, evaluation, and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with national graduate nursing competencies and evolving healthcare workforce needs.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with CCNE accreditation standards, BRN regulations, and institutional policies, including self-studies and site visits.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate faculty across both tracks.
• Advance student success through data-informed strategies for admissions, progression, retention, and academic support.
• Establish and sustain clinical partnerships and preceptor networks for practicum placements.
• Lead systematic program assessment and reporting on student outcomes and institutional effectiveness.
• Teach graduate-level nursing courses as appropriate to expertise and program needs.
• Model professionalism and lifelong learning for faculty, staff, and students.

Skills

Program administration

Curriculum development

Academic leadership

Communication

Team-building

Education

Doctorate in Nursing (PhD,DNP,or EdD)

MSN with Nursing Education and/or Family Nurse Practitioner

Unencumbered California RN license

FNP certification (preferred)

Job description

H. T. PROF Group is seeking a Program Director for the MSN program in Irvine, CA, to lead MSN-Ed and MSN-FNP tracks, align curriculum with AACN Essentials, and ensure CCNE and BRN compliance. The role includes faculty recruitment, program assessment, and partnerships for practicum placements, with teaching duties as needed.

Ideal candidate holds a Nursing PhD/DNP/EdD and MSN with Education or FNP focus, with California RN licensure and FNP certification. Direct hire, on-site role.