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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

Sort By: Relevance

$90K - $110K *

Engage in high-stakes editorial projects, providing expert editing and mentorship. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality in medical and pharmaceutical communications while managing...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $120K *

Champion strategic real estate initiatives that drive growth and optimize portfolio performance. Collaborate across functions to manage complex projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives an...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join our dynamic legal team to support contract negotiations, manage legal processes, and provide guidance on commercial agreements. Leverage your expertise to enhance efficiencies and navigate comple...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Optimize leadership effectiveness by partnering with engineering managers to foster a culture of coaching and accountability, enhancing employee experience and performance across the organization...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $131K *

Optimize global regulatory activities for medical devices, ensuring compliance in labeling, UDI, and product data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product registrations and maintain...

Massachusetts, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Transform the landscape of dental negotiations by leading strategic partnerships with payers, optimizing contracts, and driving revenue growth through data-driven insights and collaborative execution...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $234K *

Elevate patient advocacy efforts by building strategic partnerships within Neuromuscular communities to enhance care and reduce access barriers, ensuring patient insights inform corporate strategy and...

East Hanover, NJRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Champion strategic relationships and investment expertise to drive growth with fee-based RIAs. Collaborate across teams to refine distribution strategies and enhance client engagement, ensuring Avanti...

Ohio, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $153K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative Medicare Advantage offerings across multiple states, driving benefit design, managing partnerships, and ensuring strategic market alignment to deliver high-per...

Long Beach, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $143K *

Drive innovative value-based payment models to enhance provider relationships, optimize quality, and reduce costs through data analysis. Collaborate with teams to implement effective strategies that a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead proposal and security response efforts, driving innovation and quality. Manage a skilled group, streamline processes, and enhance collaboration across functions to achieve...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead our Salesforce engineering team to enhance architecture, scalability, and performance. Collaborate with Product and Engineering leaders to mentor developers and deliver high-quality enterprise so...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Design innovative learning experiences that engage and empower associates. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform complex challenges into clear, actionable solutions using modern technology and st...

Phoenix, AZRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$210K - $250K *

Lead the charge in clinical excellence and patient safety, driving strategic initiatives across health IT. Oversee a multidisciplinary team, ensuring integration of clinical insights into product deve...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $176K *

Manage complex clinical studies from protocol development to closeout. Drive quality through effective team oversight and compliance with GCP and regulations. Collaborate across functions to ensure ti...

Franklin Lakes, NJRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Innovate automated scoring solutions by leading a diverse team of experts. Drive research and development in natural language applications to enhance educational assessments and feedback mechanisms, e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$78K - $131K *

Inspire growth by partnering with leaders to design impactful learning experiences that enhance performance across teams. Drive initiatives that empower employees to achieve their goals and improve pr...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$116K - $158K *

Join a team that's driving strategic initiatives across a complex health system. As a key project manager, you'll oversee high-visibility projects, collaborate with leaders, and ensure successful exec...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$129K - $193K *

Join a dynamic team as a Subject Matter Expert, guiding mission planning solutions for USMC aviation. Collaborate with engineers and pilots to enhance operational capabilities and deliver impactful tr...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $121K *

Manage logistics for a complex federal program, ensuring timely, secure delivery of assets. Lead project activities, coordinate with stakeholders, and maintain compliance while building strategic rela...

Virginia, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$161K - $222K *

Champion innovative design solutions that enhance user experience across multiple product areas. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful initiatives, leveraging AI tools and custome...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's transforming voice AI by solving customer challenges at scale. You'll measure, fix, and deploy solutions rapidly, enhancing models for diverse languages and improving user experienc...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing Salesforce CRM implementations and configurations. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience and ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies while providing exce...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine the employee experience by managing HR operations across the Americas. You'll support the full employee lifecycle and contribute to HR projects, ensuring compliance and promoting a positive...

Georgia, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $170K *

Partner with us to enhance consultant relationships in healthcare. Drive business growth by cultivating partnerships, optimizing engagement strategies, and aligning internal teams to effectively posit...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.