Program Director - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

NPAworldwide; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide, Irvine-based, seeks an experienced academic leader to oversee the MSN program (MSN-Ed and MSN-FNP).

You will direct curriculum design, ensure CCNE accreditation compliance with BRN standards, recruit and mentor faculty, and build clinical partnerships to secure quality practicum placements. The role emphasizes data-driven student success, program assessment, and ongoing professional development for faculty and staff.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution.
• MSN with Nursing Education and/or Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Unencumbered California RN license or eligible for licensure; FNP cert/licensure if applicable.
• Minimum of three years of graduate-level nursing education experience.
• Strong background in program administration and academic leadership.
• Working knowledge of nursing accreditation standards and regulatory requirements (CCNE, BRN).

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.
• Ensure CCNE and BRN compliance; prepare self-studies, reports, and site visits.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate faculty across tracks.
• Advance student success through data-informed admissions, progression, and retention strategies.
• Establish clinical partnerships and practicum networks for high-quality placements.
• Lead program assessment and reporting on outcomes and institutional effectiveness.
• Teach graduate-level nursing courses as needed.
• Model professionalism and lifelong learning for faculty, staff, and students.

Skills

Nursing Education

Academic Leadership

Program Administration

Curriculum Development

Communication

Education

Doctorate in Nursing (PhD/DNP/EdD)

MSN in Nursing Education and/or FNP

California RN license (unencumbered or eligible)

FNP certification/licensure

Job description

Job Description

• 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.

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 MSNFamily Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP) and/or MSNEducation (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.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

It is a prime stepping-stone to full academic leadership, combining high-level administrative, accreditation, and strategic experience with hands-on teaching, all while keeping your clinical expertise sharp.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 135000

Salary Max : $ 135000

Currency Type : USD