Program Director - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

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

Job summary

Tom Trese Networking LLC in Irvine, CA is seeking a visionary leader to oversee the MSN program, including the MSN-Ed and MSN-FNP tracks, ensuring academic quality and accreditation readiness.

The role directs curriculum design, faculty development, partnerships with clinical sites, and data-driven improvements to student success, while upholding CCNE and BRN standards and fostering an inclusive academic culture.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Nursing (PhD, DNP, or EdD) from a regionally accredited institution.
• MSN in Nursing Education and/or Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Unencumbered California RN license or eligible for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and day-to-day operational oversight of the MSN program including MSN-Ed and MSN-FNP tracks.
• Direct curriculum design, evaluation, and continuous improvement aligned with national graduate nursing competencies.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with CCNE accreditation standards and BRN regulations; prepare self-studies, reports, site visits.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate faculty across tracks; foster collaboration and student-centered culture.
• Advance student success through data-informed admissions, progression, retention, and academic support.
• Establish 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

Leadership

Curriculum development

Accreditation knowledge

Program administration

Communication skills

Team building

Nursing education

Education

Doctorate in Nursing (PhD, DNP, or EdD)

MSN with nursing education or FNP specialization

Unencumbered California RN license / eligible

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.