BSN Program Director, Montage Health Helen Baszucki School of Nursing

California State University • Monterey Bay, CA

3d • $90,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) is hiring a Professor of Practice and founding Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program Director for the Montage Health Helen Baszucki School of Nursing. This 12-month lecturer appointment provides leadership for development and implementation of the pre-licensure BSN program, anticipated to launch in 2028, and supports the existing ADN-to-BSN program. The Director will help lead the pre-licensure program through California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) approval and collaborate with the School Chair, faculty, College leadership, clinical and community partners, and students to support program quality and readiness.

The role combines teaching, program leadership, student support, curriculum and program development, and external engagement. The Director will assist with establishing program policies, systems, partnerships, and student-success infrastructure, and will coordinate course scheduling and related planning across the ADN-to-BSN and pre-licensure BSN programs. The position offers an opportunity to expand nursing education across the Monterey Bay and Central Coast regions, strengthen community-college pathways, and prepare a diverse nursing workforce.

The School is part of CSUMB’s College of Health Sciences and Human Services and builds on established RN-to-BSN and ADN-to-BSN pathways. Its educational philosophy emphasizes health equity, interprofessional collaboration, inclusiveness, evidence-based practice, and quality care for diverse populations. The School is also developing a pre-licensure BSN and a Master of Science in Nursing program, supported by a transformative gift commitment from Montage Health.

This is a temporary, non-tenure-track appointment. The listed appointment date is January 19, 2027. Initial appointments may be for one semester or an academic year; continuing appointments depend on factors including performance, enrollment, funding, and programmatic need. The anticipated hiring salary range is $7,500 to $10,416 per month ($90,000 to $125,000 annually). The position is based in California, and the incumbent may be called upon to teach in a distance-education mode.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or higher degree from an accredited college or university, including coursework in nursing, education, or administration.
• Clear and active California Registered Nurse (RN) license, or an active RN license in another state with California licensure obtained before the start date.
• At least one year of experience as an administrator in a nursing education program, with validated performance of administrative responsibilities related to developing, implementing, and managing a nursing program, including fiscal planning, or equivalent experience consistent with current BRN requirements.
• At least two years of teaching experience in a pre-licensure or post-licensure registered nursing program, or equivalent experience consistent with current BRN requirements.
• At least one year of continuous full-time, or equivalent, direct patient-care experience as a registered nurse, or equivalent experience consistent with current BRN requirements.
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge in curriculum development, program assessment, student progression, clinical education, or nursing program operations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, administrators, clinical partners, community colleges, and community organizations.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with ethnically and culturally diverse students and communities, and to equity, inclusion, cultural humility, and social justice in nursing education and practice.
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and student success at the university level.
• Successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, is required.
• The position is based in California; working in the State of California is a condition of employment.
• The incumbent must comply with CSU requirements concerning reporting of specified discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct; mandated reporting of child abuse and neglect; and confidentiality of sensitive student information.
• Lecturers are required to maintain additional hours outside the classroom to provide assistance to students.

Nice To Haves

• Experience coordinating clinical placements, simulation-based education, interprofessional education, or workforce partnerships.
• Experience with course scheduling and student advising.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain clinical, community, or public-sector partnerships.
• Previous experience directing an ADN or BSN program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the pre-licensure BSN program in collaboration with the School Chair, nursing faculty, College leadership, and community partners.
• Support curriculum development, course proposals, curriculum mapping, program learning outcomes, assessment plans, policies, and student progression processes for the pre-licensure BSN and existing ADN-to-BSN program.
• Help develop program infrastructure, including admissions and advising processes, student-success supports, clinical education systems, simulation and skills-lab readiness, faculty onboarding, and program documentation.
• Work with the School Chair to plan and coordinate course schedules, faculty assignments, clinical placements, and course sequencing for the ADN-to-BSN and pre-licensure BSN programs.
• Assist in coordinating and preparing documentation, timelines, communications, and follow-up for California Board of Registered Nursing approval of the pre-licensure BSN program.
• Facilitate compliance with BRN rules and regulations and support ongoing assessment, reporting, and continuous-quality-improvement processes.
• Collaborate with faculty and the School Chair to support curriculum, faculty qualifications, clinical education, facilities, resources, student outcomes, and program readiness and quality.
• Collaborate with nursing faculty to support teaching, clinical education, advising, student progression, and an inclusive learning environment.
• Build and maintain relationships with clinical partners, health systems, community organizations, and community colleges to expand clinical placements and strengthen nursing education pathways.
• Coordinate with partners to identify workforce needs, align applied learning opportunities, support graduate employment pathways, and strengthen the regional nursing workforce.
• Support recruitment, admissions, orientation, advising, retention, progression, licensure preparation, and graduation efforts for BSN students.
• Mentor students from diverse backgrounds and identities, including first-generation, transfer, working-adult, and historically underserved students.
• Monitor program operations and outcomes, identify challenges and opportunities, and communicate recommendations to the School Chair and College leadership.
• Participate in shared governance, program meetings, accreditation and approval activities, professional service, and other responsibilities assigned by the School Chair.
• Teach nursing courses aligned with the Director’s expertise and program needs while balancing teaching assignments with program leadership responsibilities.
• Advise and mentor students; contribute to curriculum development and assessment; participate in College, University, professional, and community service; and support CSUMB’s student-success and social-mobility mission.
• Maintain additional hours outside the classroom to assist students.

Benefits

• Outstanding health, dental, and vision plans.
• Fee waiver education program.
• Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Access to affordable housing near the main campus, subject to availability, eligibility criteria, and program guidelines.
• Access to below-market-rate campus housing.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager