Academic Program Director – Nursing and Health Sciences, MSN Programs

Strategic Education, Inc

. Promote and support a quality academic experience for learners .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $95,100 - $142,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in curriculum development, academic program management, and faculty leadership within higher education. Proficient in utilizing analytics for continuous quality improvement and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.

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Curriculum DevelopmentAcademic Program ManagementFaculty LeadershipAccreditation ComplianceOnline Higher Education Teaching

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DesignAssessment EffectivenessProgram Outcomes AchievementData AnalysisQuality ImprovementTeaching ExperienceSupervisory ExperienceRemote Team ManagementPerformance ReviewFaculty Recruitment

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationStress ManagementLeadershipCollaborationDependability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Doctoral DegreeMaster of Science in Nursing

Industry Keywords

AccreditationHigher EducationCurriculum QualityLearner EngagementProfessional Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote and support a quality academic experience for learners
Ensure an engaging courseroom environment that facilitates achievement of program outcomes
Oversee curriculum quality and rigor
Ensure curricula are professionally relevant, current, efficient, effective, and cohesive
Manage activities related to curriculum design and delivery, assessment effectiveness, learner success, satisfaction, and engagement
Work closely with deans, assistant/associate deans, faculty directors, and university departments
Manage systems and processes related to curriculum creation and delivery
Coordinate with faculty directors regarding discipline content
Liaise with Portfolio Strategy, Doctoral Affairs, Course Development, Center for Faculty Excellence, Faculty Hiring, HR, Accreditation and Institutional Effectiveness, and Learner Affairs
Spearhead and oversee development and revision of academic offerings
Use analytics and evidence-based practices to drive continuous quality improvement
Ensure academic programmatic accreditation and/or licensure is obtained and maintained
Align academic offerings with professional trends and standards
Oversee curriculum development according to external standards and university design principles
Supervise SME course development and leadership
Lead specialized accreditation processes and self-studies
Build and nurture internal and external partnerships
Optimize course offerings and scheduling
Supervise Core faculty and conduct performance reviews
Host faculty meetings focused on programs and curricula
Collaborate with the Faculty Director on hiring new faculty
Address learner programmatic issues
Teach or mentor once a quarter
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3 years teaching in an accredited program or related field
Online higher education teaching experience required
Demonstrated leadership in academia or in a practitioner setting
Significant supervisory/leadership experience for faculty, including recruitment, retention, performance results, and development
Significant experience managing and working with remote teams and in a matrix environment preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs preferred
Ability to travel as needed required
Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DNP, or related terminal degree) from an accredited institution required
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution required
All degrees must be conferred by an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
Must be able to travel 10% of time
Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
Mobility within the office, including movement from floor to floor
Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required
Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant
Ability to access information using a computer
Effective communication up and down the management chain
Ability to cope effectively with stressful situations
Strong mental acuity
Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential
Demonstrated contribution to the discipline including publishing, committee involvement, or professional association involvement preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability plans
Well-being incentives
Parental leave
Paid time off
Certain paid holidays
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Health savings account (HSA)
401(k) retirement benefit
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition assistance
Entertainment and retail discounts
Overtime pay for eligible non-exempt employees