Nurse Tutor

Marquette University; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Nurse Tutor – Part Time to support Direct Entry Masters Prelicensure students in core nursing courses through individual and small-group tutoring, in person or via Microsoft Teams. You will reinforce pathophysiology, pharmacology, and medical-surgical concepts and collaborate with faculty to align review materials with course objectives.

The ideal candidate holds an MSN, demonstrates excellent interpersonal communication, and can adapt teaching to

Qualifications

• MSN degree completed with nursing focus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience tutoring or teaching in nursing.
• Ability to tailor teaching to different learning styles.

Responsibilities

• Consult with students to identify tutoring needs and provide resources.
• Conduct in-person or virtual tutoring sessions for core nursing courses.
• Support understanding and application of course material.
• Help students develop study skills and test-taking strategies.
• Meet with students at scheduled times and coordinate with faculty.
• Provide exam preparation guidance and study resources.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Diversity of learners

Instructional commitment

Small group tutoring

Education

MSN degree

Job description

Nurse Tutor – Part Time

Job Family: Student Support, Advising, and Career

Position Overview: The Nurse Tutor provides academic support to students in the Direct Entry Masters Prelicensure (DE‑MSN) Program through individual and group tutoring in core nursing courses including pathophysiology, pharmacology, and medical‑surgical.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Consult with small groups and individual students to identify their needs in a variety of academic subjects and offer review and other resources to address those needs.
• Conduct small group and one‑on‑one tutorial sessions, in‑person or virtual, for a variety of nursing courses.
• Support students understanding and application of course material.
• Help students develop and apply appropriate learning and study skills, including time management and test‑taking strategies in preparation for course exams.
• Meet with students at appointed times (either in‑person/virtual as small groups or individually).
• Work in conjunction with faculty to provide students with assistance/resources to aid them in completing assignments and meeting course objectives.
• Provide students preparing for exams with study resources and direction.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• MSN degree.
• Knowledge of subject matter in core nursing courses.
• Skills in interpersonal communication (both oral and written).
• Ability to work with students with various learning styles from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong commitment to high quality instruction for pre‑licensure students.
• Ability to utilize a variety of strategies with appropriate sensitivity to students’ various learning styles and work effectively with small groups or individual students to support learning needs.
• Meet virtually, using Microsoft Teams or other appropriate software, or in person with small groups or individual students in an office setting or room, to accommodate course review materials.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong performance record while a DEMSN student overall, particularly in the sciences, foundational courses (e.g., pathophysiology, pharmacology) and clinical theory courses.

Department: College of Nursing

Posting Date: 07/08/2026

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state‑protected classification.