Academic Program Director – MSN Programs

Strayer University

. 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, online higher education, and academic program management, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and fostering learner success through evidence-based practices. Proven leadership in faculty supervision, recruitment, and performance evaluation within an academic setting.

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Curriculum DevelopmentOnline Higher Education TeachingAccreditation ComplianceFaculty LeadershipData Analysis for Program Quality

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentAndragogyAssessmentCompetency-Based EducationProgram EvaluationData AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceTeachingPerformance ReviewFaculty Recruitment

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationMentoringProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Doctoral Degree (PhD, EdD, DNP)Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Industry Keywords

AccreditationHigher EducationCurriculum QualityLearner SuccessProgrammatic Accreditation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote and support a quality academic experience for learners
Ensure an engaging courseroom environment that facilitates program outcomes
Oversee curriculum quality, rigor, relevance, currency, efficiency, effectiveness and cohesion
Manage curriculum creation and delivery systems and processes
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, Learner Affairs and other departments
Spearhead and oversee development and revision of academic offerings
Use analytics and evidence-based practices to drive continuous quality improvement in learner success, teaching, engagement, academic quality and curriculum development
Ensure academic programmatic accreditation and/or licensure is obtained and maintained
Align academic offerings with professional trends and standards and seek professional validation
Oversee curriculum development according to external standards and university design principles
Supervise subject matter expert course development and leadership
Lead specialized accreditation processes and self-studies
Build and nurture internal and external partnerships
Orchestrate and 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
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
Ability to travel as needed; must be able to travel 10% of time
Must be able to lift 25 lbs
Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available
Knowledge of curriculum development, andragogy and assessment
Knowledge of online teaching, competency-based education and direct assessment
Discipline knowledge
Ability to analyze program/course quality data and implement recommendations
Ability to maintain program compliance with regulatory rules and accreditation standards
Familiarity with program development and evaluation
Ability to advise and assess learning effectiveness and education quality
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite preferred
Demonstrated contribution to the discipline, such as publishing, committee involvement or professional association involvement, preferred
Significant experience managing and working with remote teams and in a matrix environment preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans
Well-being incentives
Parental leave
Paid time off
Certain paid holidays
Tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA)
401(k) retirement benefit
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition assistance
Entertainment and retail discounts
Overtime pay for eligible non-exempt employees