Program Director - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

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

Job summary

Franklin Executive Solutions, LLC seeks a visionary Nursing Education Program Director to lead the MSN program (MSN-Ed and MSN-FNP tracks) in Irvine, CA. The role oversees curriculum design, accreditation, and regulatory compliance, ensuring alignment with CCNE standards and BRN policies while advancing student success.

You will recruit and mentor faculty, build practicum partnerships, drive program assessment, and teach graduate courses as needed.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in nursing or related field required.
• MSN with Nursing Education and/or FNP specialization required.
• California RN license or eligibility; FNP certification/licensure if applicable.
• Minimum of three years of graduate nursing education experience.
• Strong background in program administration and curriculum development.
• Knowledge of CCNE and BRN accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of the MSN program (MSN-Ed and MSN-FNP).
• Direct curriculum design and evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with CCNE and BRN and prepare self-studies/reports/site visits.
• Recruit and mentor faculty across tracks and foster inclusive culture.
• Advance student success with data-informed admissions, progression and retention strategies.
• Establish clinical partnerships and practicum placements for FNP and MSN tracks.
• Lead program assessment and reporting on outcomes and effectiveness.
• Teach graduate-level nursing courses as needed.
• Model professionalism and lifelong learning.

Skills

Visionary leadership

Operational oversight

Curriculum design

Accreditation knowledge

Faculty development

Data-driven decisions

Student-centered culture

Communication skills

Team building

Education

PhD/ DNP/ EdD in Nursing or related field

MSN with Nursing Education and/or FNP specialization

Job description

Location: Irvine, CA

Essential Functions:

• 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 (e.g., AACN Essentials, NONPF) and evolving healthcare workforce needs.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with CCNE accreditation standards, California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) regulations, and institutional policies, including preparation of self-studies, reports, and site visits.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate faculty across both tracks, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and student-centered academic culture.
• Advance student success through data-informed strategies for admissions, progression, retention, and academic support.
• Establish and sustain clinical partnerships and preceptor networks to secure high-quality practicum placements for FNP and nursing education students.
• Lead systematic program assessment and reporting on student outcomes, quality measures, and institutional effectiveness, using results to drive improvement.
• Teach graduate-level nursing courses as appropriate to expertise and program needs.
• Model professionalism, scholarly excellence, and a commitment to lifelong learning for faculty, staff, and students.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Nursing (PhD, DNP, or EdD) or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Master of Science in Nursing 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• National certification and clinical experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC or FNP-C).
• Graduate-level teaching experience in MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP) and/or MSN-Education (MSN-Ed) tracks.
• Experience managing multiple nursing program tracks within a university setting.
• Familiarity with both online and hybrid program delivery models.
• Proven success in developing clinical partnerships and overseeing practicum coordination.
• A record of scholarly contributions, research, or leadership in professional nursing organizations.