MSN Program Director: Nursing Education & FNP Leadership

6 Degrees Search; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search seeks a visionary leader to oversee the MSN program in Irvine, CA, including MSN-Ed and MSN-FNP tracks. You will direct curriculum design, accreditation readiness, and policy alignment with CCNE/BRN standards while guiding faculty across tracks.

You will advance student success through data-driven admissions and outcomes reporting, and establish clinical partnerships to secure high-quality practicum placements for FNP and education tracks.

Qualifications

• Requires doctoral level nursing education and program leadership experience.
• Strong background in curriculum design and accreditation readiness.
• Experience with CCNE and BRN standards and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and day-to-day oversight of the MSN program (MSN-Ed and MSN-FNP tracks).
• Direct curriculum design, evaluation, and continuous improvement aligned with nursing competencies.
• Ensure compliance with CCNE accreditation standards, BRN regulations, and institutional policies.
• Recruit and mentor faculty across tracks; foster an inclusive student-centered culture.
• Advance student success through data-informed admissions, progression, and retention.
• Establish clinical partnerships and practicum networks for quality placements.
• Lead program assessment and reporting on outcomes and effectiveness; drive improvements.
• Teach graduate nursing courses as needed.

Skills

Program administration

Curriculum development

Academic leadership

Communication skills

Team-building

Education

Doctorate in Nursing (PhD, DNP, or EdD)

MSN with Nursing Education and/or FNP

Job description

6 Degrees Search seeks a visionary leader to oversee the MSN program in Irvine, CA, including MSN-Ed and MSN-FNP tracks. You will direct curriculum design, accreditation readiness, and policy alignment with CCNE/BRN standards while guiding faculty across tracks.

You will advance student success through data-driven admissions and outcomes reporting, and establish clinical partnerships to secure high-quality practicum placements for FNP and education tracks.