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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$210K - $250K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional gastroenterological care. This role involves diagnosing, treating, and educating patients while collaborating with medical staff in a supportive e...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Support organizational effectiveness by partnering with leaders to enhance talent management, drive inclusion initiatives, and improve employee engagement to achieve strategic objectives and business...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Help us build robust systems and processes to drive growth, collaborating across finance, hiring, and operations. You'll tackle diverse challenges, from financial modeling to improving internal workfl...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $124K *

Elevate operational excellence by supervising maintenance staff and ensuring the mechanical integrity of building systems, fostering a safe and comfortable environment for all residents and guests whi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $300K *

Join an innovative AI team to develop autonomous agents that perform complex tasks independently. You'll enhance agent reliability and design systems that enable long-term goal execution with minimal...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $113K *

Oversee the coordination of dental operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency while collaborating with clinical leaders to enhance performance and achieve strategic goals across multiple locations...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $113K *

Champion the coordination of dental operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency across multiple locations. Collaborate with leadership to drive strategic goals and enhance performance in quality, s...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $110K *

Elevate the efficiency of operations by providing strategic administrative support, ensuring smooth office management, budgeting, and legal coordination within the City Attorney’s Office, while exerci...

4 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Explore your potential as you leverage cutting-edge methodologies in causal inference research within a dynamic finance-focused ML team, driving innovation and collaboration for impactful market predi...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by maximizing AI effectiveness and governance across the organization. Collaborate with business leaders and teams to enhance productivity, ensure compliance, and drive adoption of AI...

2 weeks ago

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

$84K - $105K *

Join us to lead strategic academic support initiatives, enhancing student success through integrated services in libraries, tutoring, and online learning. Drive continuous improvement and collaboratio...

5 days ago

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

$164K - $239K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing organizational effectiveness through strategic project management. Lead cross-functional initiatives, drive talent outcomes, and collaborate with diverse stak...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $100K *

Join an innovative team in enhancing patient care through skilled home health services. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you'll deliver effective treatment plans, ensure safety, and empower patients...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K *

Transform patient lives as you deliver skilled therapy in the home setting, empowering independence while collaborating closely with PTs. Leverage advanced tech tools to ensure a seamless and efficien...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful training initiatives for clinical systems, ensuring staff proficiency in Epic Beaker applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance patient care through effective curriculum de...

2 weeks ago

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

$126K - $154K *

Transform community health by leading nursing excellence and fostering a supportive environment. Drive quality care, staff development, and strategic partnerships to enhance patient experiences and ac...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer collaborative initiatives to enhance dual enrollment programs, drive strategic enrollment goals, and implement scalable educational pathways, fostering partnerships with schools while bolsteri...

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $140K *

Take ownership of financial strategy and operations as the primary advisor to leadership. Lead budgeting, reporting, and audit processes while building robust systems and ensuring compliance, driving...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $165K *

Lead the charge in strategic facilities management across a national portfolio, ensuring operational excellence and safety. Oversee a team of Regional Facilities Managers while driving maintenance sta...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $165K *

Champion facilities excellence by leading national operations, setting strategic vision, and optimizing asset performance across a diverse portfolio while managing a team of regional leaders and ensur...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$71K - $90K *

Support the execution of diverse medical education programs by coordinating logistics, ensuring compliance, and facilitating key relationships, while delivering high-quality on-site assistance during...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$192K - $278K *

Lead the charge in technical program management for critical infrastructure migrations and API lifecycle initiatives, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while collaborating across teams to...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform graduate nursing education by leading program development, fostering student success, and collaborating with faculty and clinical partners. Drive innovation while ensuring high-quality instr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $125K *

Manage the overall operations of a premier corporate conference center, ensuring exceptional service and operational excellence while leading event planning, hospitality services, and team development...

Yesterday

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

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of collegiate athletics by providing strategic leadership and oversight for intercollegiate programs and recreation initiatives, ensuring alignment with educational priorities and pro...

5 days ago

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

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.