Explore Faculty Jobs

Find faculty opportunities at colleges, universities, and other educational institutions with Ladders. Browse vetted professional roles, including positions with salaries of $100,000 or more, and discover opportunities to teach, conduct research, and contribute to academic communities.

Faculty Roles and Specialties

Faculty job titles can include professor, associate professor, assistant professor, lecturer, clinical faculty member, research faculty member, and department chair. Responsibilities vary by institution and discipline, and may involve teaching courses, advising students, publishing research, pursuing grants, or leading academic programs.

Qualifications and Career Paths

Requirements depend on the role and field. Many tenure-track faculty positions require a doctoral degree, while some professional, clinical, studio, and teaching roles may call for relevant industry experience, licensure, or a master’s degree. A strong record of scholarship, teaching, mentorship, or professional practice can support advancement.

Find the Right Faculty Opportunity

Compare openings by discipline, institution, location, seniority, and compensation. Review each listing for its teaching and research expectations, required credentials, and whether the appointment is tenure-track, non-tenure-track, or contract-based. Use Ladders to explore vetted faculty jobs with compensation of $100,000 or more.

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$100K - $181K *

Shape the future of nursing education by leading curriculum development, faculty empowerment, and student success initiatives. Drive compliance and foster collaboration to enhance academic operations...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$180K - $200K *

Drive compliance excellence by leading regulatory strategy and governance, ensuring scalable infrastructure for service contracts and insurance programs across North America. Collaborate with executiv...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$197K - $257K *

Drive your career forward as a strategic People leader, aligning talent strategies with business goals, coaching executives, and fostering organizational effectiveness for impactful growth and develop...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $140K *

Lead the charge in managing strategic clinical programs and customer relationships. Drive adoption, optimize workflows, and ensure account growth while delivering measurable value and fostering collab...

Boston, MARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$161K - $242K *

Lead the charge in driving the cardiology portfolio's growth and modernization. Own strategy, adoption, cloud migration, and pricing while collaborating across teams to enhance patient outcomes and op...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $118K *

Champion academic excellence and student success as a visionary leader overseeing the Business and Public Services division. Drive program development, budget management, and community engagement to e...

New Mexico, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering and modernizing enterprise infrastructure services, managing teams that support Windows, VMware, and Citrix environments, ensuring operational stability and excellence wh...

Connecticut, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Champion clinical project success by leading operations, training teams, and ensuring compliance. Drive strategic planning and risk management while overseeing site performance and fostering collabora...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming patient engagement through innovative marketing strategies. You'll develop and execute multichannel campaigns, crafting compelling content that drives enro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$262K - $394K *

Accelerate progress at Clio Phones by leading the growth of a cloud-native VoIP platform for law firms. Own P&L, build operational plans, and drive market strategy while managing cross-functional team...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $99K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of medical education by providing strategic leadership and operational management for regional education initiatives, enhancing partnerships, and ensuring high-qu...

Kingston, ONRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$196K - $364K *

Lead the charge in shaping employment law strategy across the Americas. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide legal guidance on compliance, employee relations, and litigation management...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $118K *

Join us to prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Leverage your finance expertise to influence strategy and streamline reporting processes while managing complex d...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $143K *

Elevate Medicare Advantage performance by delivering financial analysis and insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and support strategic initiatives, while l...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee the operational management of a diverse medical outpatient portfolio, ensuring tenant satisfaction and efficient property maintenance while driving financial perform...

Knoxville, TNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Lead the design strategy for a comprehensive financial product stack, focusing on user experience across trading, margin, and DeFi workflows. Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams to enh...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $110K *

Lead operational excellence by managing complex training programs and enhancing processes for a statewide initiative, ensuring effective communication and client engagement while fostering a high-perf...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $165K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team as a BIM/Production Specialist. Work with engineers on diverse projects to create precise Revit models, coordinated drawings, and comprehensive constructi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $110K *

Lead the charge in art direction for pharma campaigns, ensuring creative excellence while mentoring and inspiring design teams. Drive integrated strategies through compelling visual storytelling that...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$169K - $200K *

Empower growth by serving as a vital HR Business Partner, collaborating with leaders across technical domains to scale high-performing teams while driving people strategies aligned with business goals...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $85K *

Unlock potential by driving new business and building relationships in mid-market food sectors. Focus on achieving sales targets, managing the sales process, and delivering tailored SaaS solutions tha...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$202K - $343K *

Lead the product strategy for a comprehensive fraud and financial crimes portfolio. Drive innovation and collaboration across teams, ensuring scalable solutions for diverse clients while enhancing pro...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $160K *

Shape exceptional client experiences by leading onboarding and operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and exceeding client expectation...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K *

Lead the charge in driving Medicare partnerships, enhancing contract value, and achieving growth targets through strategic sales initiatives and relationship management with health plans...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Champion data-driven innovation by leading advanced predictive analytics and modeling initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance strategic decision-making and drive business growth with im...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What types of faculty jobs can I find?question toggle

    Faculty openings may include professor, assistant professor, associate professor, lecturer, clinical faculty, research faculty, and academic leadership roles. Titles and responsibilities differ across institutions and disciplines.

  • What qualifications are typically required for faculty positions?question toggle

    Qualifications vary by role and field. Many tenure-track positions require a doctorate, while teaching-focused or professional roles may accept a master’s degree, professional credentials, licensure, or substantial industry experience.

  • Do faculty jobs include both teaching and research?question toggle

    Some faculty roles combine teaching, research, and service, while others emphasize one area, such as instruction, clinical practice, or research. Check each job listing for its specific responsibilities.

  • Can I find faculty jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders?question toggle

    Yes. Ladders features vetted professional jobs with compensation of $100,000 or more, including faculty opportunities when available.

  • How should I compare faculty job listings?question toggle

    Consider the academic discipline, institution, location, salary, appointment type, teaching load, research expectations, required credentials, and opportunities for advancement.