Program Director - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
About The Position
The Program Director provides visionary leadership and day-to-day operational oversight of the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, including its MSN-Education and MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner tracks. The role directs curriculum design, evaluation, and continuous improvement in alignment with national graduate nursing competencies and workforce needs, and ensures compliance with accreditation standards, California regulations, and institutional policies. The Program Director recruits, mentors, develops, and evaluates faculty; advances student success through data-informed strategies; and establishes clinical partnerships and preceptor networks to support high-quality practicum placements. The role leads program assessment and reporting, teaches graduate-level nursing courses as appropriate, and models professionalism, scholarly excellence, and lifelong learning.
Requirements
- 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 eligibility 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, including CCNE and BRN.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills.
Nice To Haves
- National certification and clinical experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC or FNP-C).
- Graduate-level teaching experience in MSN-FNP and/or MSN-Ed tracks.
- Experience managing multiple nursing program tracks within a university setting.
- Familiarity with 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide visionary leadership and day-to-day operational oversight of the MSN program, including the MSN-Ed and MSN-FNP tracks.
- Direct curriculum design, evaluation, and continuous improvement, aligning curricula with national graduate nursing competencies and evolving healthcare workforce needs.
- Ensure compliance with CCNE accreditation standards, California Board of Registered Nursing regulations, and institutional policies, including preparing self-studies and reports and supporting 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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
