Program Director - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

KLA Industries, Inc.; Irvine (CA); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

KLA Industries in Irvine, CA seeks an accomplished nursing education leader to oversee the MSN program, including MSN-Ed and MSN-FNP tracks. You will shape curriculum, accreditation readiness, and faculty development.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clinical partnerships, student success initiatives, and data-driven program assessment to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• PhD, DNP, or EdD in nursing or related field.
• MSN with Nursing Education or FNP specialization.
• Unencumbered CA RN license; FNP certification if applicable.
• Minimum 3 years graduate nursing education experience.
• Strong program administration and curriculum development background.
• Familiarity with CCNE and BRN accreditation standards.

Responsabilités

• Provide leadership and oversight of the MSN program, including MSN-Ed and MSN-FNP tracks.
• Direct curriculum design, evaluation, and ongoing improvement.
• Ensure compliance with CCNE, BRN, and institutional policies.
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty across tracks.
• Advance student success through admissions, progression, retention strategies.
• Establish clinical partnerships and preceptor networks.
• Lead program assessment and reporting on outcomes and effectiveness.
• Teach graduate nursing courses as needed.
• Model professionalism and lifelong learning.

Connaissances

Leadership

Curriculum design

Accreditation knowledge

Faculty development

Data-driven analysis

Clinical partnerships

Teaching & mentoring

Communication

Formation

Doctoral degree in nursing or related field

MSN in Nursing Education or FNP

California RN license (unencumbered)

FNP certification/licensure (as applicable)

3+ years graduate nursing education experience

CCNE/BRN standards knowledge

Outils

LMS (Blackboard/Canvas)

Student information systems

Description du poste

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.