Nursing Education Program Director (MSN-Ed & MSN-FNP)
NPAworldwide
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Job summary
NPAworldwide invites applications for a senior leadership role directing the MSN program, overseeing both MSN-Ed and MSN-FNP tracks. The incumbent will drive curriculum design, assessment, and accreditation readiness while fostering a collaborative academic culture and robust practicum partnerships.
The role requires a doctoral degree in nursing or related field, MSN with nursing education/FNP specialization, and CA RN licensure.
Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in nursing or related field from regionally accredited institution.
- MSN with specialization in Nursing Education and/or Family Nurse Practitioner.
- Unencumbered California RN license (or eligible for licensure); FNP certification/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 commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities
- Provide visionary leadership and day-to-day oversight of the MSN program (MSN-Ed and MSN-FNP).
- Direct curriculum design, evaluation, and continuous improvement aligned with AACN Essentials and NONPF.
- Ensure compliance with CCNE accreditation standards, BRN regulations, and institutional policies, including self-studies and site visits.
- Recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate faculty across tracks.
- Advance student success through data-informed admissions, progression, retention, and support strategies.
- 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 needed to expertise and program needs.
- Model professionalism and lifelong learning for faculty, staff, and students.
Skills
Education
Job description
NPAworldwide invites applications for a senior leadership role directing the MSN program, overseeing both MSN-Ed and MSN-FNP tracks. The incumbent will drive curriculum design, assessment, and accreditation readiness while fostering a collaborative academic culture and robust practicum partnerships.
The role requires a doctoral degree in nursing or related field, MSN with nursing education/FNP specialization, and CA RN licensure.
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