BSN Program Director, Montage Health Helen Baszucki School of Nursing

BSN Program Director, Montage Health Helen Baszucki School of Nursing

Job no: 563401
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Monterey Bay
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Full Time, Faculty - Health Sciences

• Classification: 12-Month Lecturer
• Type of Appointment: Temporary One-Year Appointment
• Appointment Date: January 19, 2027
• Priority Screening Date: November 20, 2026

California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB), invites applications for the position of Professor of Practice and founding Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program Director in the Montage Health Helen Baszucki School of Nursing. This is an opportunity for an experienced nurse educator and academic administrator to provide dedicated leadership for CSUMB's pre-licensure BSN program, anticipated to launch in 2028, and its existing and/RN-to-BSN program.

The BSN Program Director will coordinate program development and implementation, support curriculum development, lead the pre-licensure program through the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) regulatory processes, and collaborate with nursing faculty, the School's Chair, and clinical and community partners to ensure program quality and readiness. The Director will also work with the Chair to coordinate course scheduling for the ADN-to-BSN and pre-licensure BSN programs and will assist with the development of the new program's policies, systems, partnerships, and student-success infrastructure.

This position offers the unique opportunity to expand nursing education across the Monterey Bay and Central Coast regions, strengthen community-college pathways, and prepare a diverse nursing workforce in partnership with local health systems and community leaders.

The Role of the BSN Program Director

The BSN Program Director will be a Professor of Practice, a non-tenure-track faculty appointment for experienced nursing educators and practitioners. The role blends teaching, program leadership, student support, curriculum and program development, and external engagement. The Director will serve as a bridge among nursing faculty, academic leadership, clinical partners, community colleges, students, and the professional nursing community.

The successful candidate will bring practical knowledge of nursing education pathways and the administrative experience needed to help move a pre-licensure BSN program from development through BRN approval and implementation. Previous experience directing an ADN or BSN program is a benefit given the importance of CSUMB's community-college partnerships and the need to coordinate pathways across programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Development and Implementation

• Coordinate the 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.
• Assist in developing 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.

BRN Approval and Program Quality

• Assist with coordinating and preparing for California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) approval of the pre-licensure BSN program, including required documentation, timelines, communications, and follow-up activities.
• Facilitate compliance with BRN rules and regulations and support the School's ongoing assessment, reporting, and continuous-quality-improvement processes.
• Collaborate with nursing faculty and School Chair to ensure that curriculum, faculty qualifications, clinical education, facilities, resources, and student outcomes support program readiness and quality.

Faculty, Clinical, and Community Partnerships

• Collaborate with nursing faculty to support effective 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 high-quality clinical placements and strengthen ADN-to-BSN and pre-licensure pathways.
• Coordinate with partners to identify workforce needs, align applied learning opportunities, support graduate employment pathways, and strengthen the regional nursing workforce.

Student Success and Program Management

• Support recruitment, admissions, orientation, advising, retention, progression, licensure preparation, and graduation efforts for students in the BSN programs.
• Mentor students from diverse backgrounds and identities, including first-generation, transfer, working adults, 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.

Teaching and Service

• Teach nursing courses aligned with expertise and the needs of the BSN programs, 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 mission of student success and social mobility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or higher degree from an accredited college or university that includes 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 prior to 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.
• Evidence of strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative 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 a demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, cultural humility, and social justice in nursing education and practice.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Appointments are temporary and do not confer tenure. Initial appointments may be for one semester or an academic year. Continuing appointments are contingent upon such factors as performance, enrollment, funding and programmatic need.

COMPENSATION:

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7,500 to $10,416* mo ($90,000 to $125,000 annual)

CSU Salary Schedule
*CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.

BENEFITS:

CSUMB offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding health, dental & vision plans; a fee waiver education program; and membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). For more information, visit: Employee Benefits Summary. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable housing near main campus. The allocation of housing is subject to several factors, including availability, eligibility criteria, and specific program guidelines. For more information, visit: https://csumb.edu/corporation/employee-housing

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application and submit required documents by the priority screening date found at csumb.edu/jobs. Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting University Personnel at (831) 582-3389.

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