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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$142K - $195K *

Unlock potential by designing secure, enterprise-scale solutions that protect critical data and systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess threats, innovate security architecture, and enhance en...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming healthcare analytics by leveraging data-driven insights to enhance operational excellence and drive revenue growth. Oversee a talented team while collaborating with exe...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of clinical trials by building a robust go-to-market strategy for innovative AI solutions. Drive sales and partnerships while shaping product direction as a key co...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $124K *

Unlock potential by developing strategic relationships with nursing program leaders, utilizing consultative sales skills to champion evidence-based solutions that enhance education outcomes and improv...

Alabama, USRemote

1 month ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the strategy and delivery of innovative reporting and analytics solutions that enhance client value and patient services. Drive insights, foster collaboration, and elevate...

Mason, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Build and lead a scalable U.S. service organization for battery energy storage systems, ensuring customer satisfaction and operational excellence throughout the post-sale lifecycle, from commissioning...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to fostering a safe online community. Oversee daily operations, manage a support team, and develop policies to ensure user safety and satisfaction while collaborating acro...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$500K *

Join a team that's redefining commercial strategy, leading go-to-market initiatives to drive revenue growth. You'll build and manage a high-performing sales organization focused on strategic partnersh...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$228K - $423K *

Lead the charge in advancing national cybersecurity initiatives, overseeing program execution and stakeholder engagement. Drive strategic objectives into actionable plans while ensuring technical perf...

Colorado Springs, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$168K - $231K *

Drive transformation by partnering with cross-functional teams to design and implement effective product operations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and enhancing organizational effectiveness...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $174K *

Elevate regulatory strategies for global product approvals and compliance. Lead negotiations with authorities, manage complex projects, and drive innovative solutions to ensure successful market intro...

Illinois, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$124K - $211K *

Lead the charge in shaping and optimizing enterprise IT infrastructure services, ensuring security, reliability, and continuous improvement across cloud and on-premises environments while developing a...

New Hampshire, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $159K *

Advance global labeling strategies by leading FDA compliance efforts, collaborating cross-functionally, and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements to support product development and commercia...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence by leading clinical teams, ensuring effective training, resource allocation, and performance management. Collaborate with senior management to enhance project delivery and...

North Carolina, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $170K *

Join a team that's redefining production excellence by leading end-to-end photo and video shoots. You'll manage budgets, build partnerships, and create efficient workflows while ensuring brand integri...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$180K - $220K *

Transform medical strategies by leading a team of experts, ensuring compliance and scientific accuracy in communications, and fostering client relationships to drive innovative healthcare solutions...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $175K *

Lead strategic initiatives to enhance customer success for high-value enterprise accounts, fostering long-lasting partnerships, driving engagement, and optimizing retention while managing a high-perfo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$104K - $174K *

Unlock potential by driving client engagement and delivering tailored solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance client experiences, manage complex projects, and present insights to...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$163K - $224K *

Join us in managing and enhancing the Finance Data Office portfolio, driving governance, stakeholder communication, and project management to ensure optimal performance and value realization across in...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$158K - $248K *

Champion the development of the product roadmap for Observability and Compute/Network teams, ensuring alignment with reliability goals, system health monitoring, and infrastructure management strategi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$310K - $500K+*

Innovate the Sports Experience by driving features from concept to launch, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance engagement on a broad scale. Shape the future of our content discovery a...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $172K *

Optimize your career by managing the full contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance, and driving profitable execution of agreements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer relations...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Drive growth as an integral part of our Commercial Sales Team, managing key health system relationships and closing complex deals, while collaborating across departments and shaping the product roadma...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Manage successful execution of diverse events and webinars, optimize lead capture processes, and leverage insights to enhance future strategies. Flexibly navigate challenges while partnering closely w...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$145K - $185K *

Champion the growth of Army Aviation business by identifying, shaping, and executing new opportunities. Build trusted relationships, lead contract execution, and drive portfolio success while managing...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.