Explore Instructor Jobs

Find instructor jobs that match your expertise, teaching style, and career goals. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including senior instructional roles across education, corporate learning, technology, healthcare, and other specialized fields. Browse openings and discover roles where you can help learners build knowledge and practical skills.

What Do Instructors Do?

Instructors plan and deliver learning experiences for students, employees, and professional audiences. Their work may include developing lesson plans and training materials, leading classroom or online sessions, assessing progress, and adapting instruction to different learning needs. Depending on the role, instructors may teach academic subjects, technical skills, workplace processes, or professional development programs.

Common Instructor Roles

Instructor titles vary by employer and subject area. Opportunities may include senior instructor, corporate trainer, technical instructor, clinical instructor, professional education instructor, and online learning instructor. Some positions focus on direct teaching, while others combine instruction with curriculum design, program leadership, or team development.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek strong communication and presentation skills, subject-matter expertise, and the ability to explain complex topics clearly. Depending on the position, qualifications may include a relevant degree or certification, classroom or workplace training experience, curriculum development skills, and familiarity with learning management systems or virtual teaching tools. Requirements vary by organization and specialty.

Instructor Salary and Career Opportunities

Compensation depends on factors such as industry, location, experience, credentials, and the scope of the role. Ladders focuses on professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so explore listings to find instructor and training opportunities that meet your compensation goals. Experienced instructors may advance into learning and development leadership, curriculum management, or education program administration.

Find Instructor Jobs on Ladders

Search instructor jobs on Ladders to explore opportunities from vetted employers. Review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details, then apply to positions aligned with your experience and career plans.

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$150K - $180K *

Lead the development of innovative agent products, driving customer engagement and product quality. Collaborate with teams to shape offerings that enhance user experience and business growth, while en...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality assurance excellence by leading the development of scalable processes that enhance student recruitment and enrollment, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across all interacti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a fast-paced team as you shape our product direction, driving customer engagement and retention for a climate tech company focused on sustainable agriculture. Collaborate cross-functionally to de...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Play a key role in driving GTM enablement across the revenue organization. Lead strategy and execution for AEs, SEs, SDRs, and Customer Success, ensuring effective sales processes and methodologies to...

Redwood City, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $190K *

Join us to support strategic customer accounts by providing technical and operational expertise. Collaborate with teams to enhance security operations, optimize workflows, and ensure customer trust in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $220K *

Drive the development and commercialization of innovative digital solutions for federal clients. Lead cross-functional teams, engage with customers, and manage the full product lifecycle from concept...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $300K *

Partner with us to tackle complex data challenges and enhance frontier AI model performance. In this critical role, engage with leading AI labs to design innovative datasets and environments while tra...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate your career by leading SaaS modernization projects, enhancing delivery efficiency through AI and automation. Drive customer success by transforming legacy systems into scalable, sustainable s...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $85K *

Elevate your career by managing key client relationships and driving account growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful training programs, ensuring client satisfaction and me...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$200K - $235K *

Unlock your potential as a key accounting leader, driving innovation and efficiency in financial operations while collaborating across teams to enhance revenue integrity and compliance in a high-growt...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $100K *

Transform business needs into actionable requirements, driving system enhancements and operational improvements. Collaborate across teams to ensure clarity and alignment, leveraging data analysis and...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

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

$84K - $124K *

Transform software solutions by designing, developing, and enhancing applications in an agile environment. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality, scalable systems while ensuring transparency...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Transform client support by owning and enhancing digital tools. Drive innovation through hands-on development in Salesforce and AI platforms, ensuring seamless user experiences and measurable outcomes...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$210K - $262K *

Shape the future of social and community engagement by leading innovative strategies that connect audiences, amplify brand voice, and foster deep engagement through creative campaigns and cross-functi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$60K - $99K *

Elevate educational outcomes by providing targeted professional development and support to K-8 educators. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to implement impactful teaching strategies and ensure eq...

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1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engage with clients to enhance financial processes using Infor M3. Lead implementations, provide expert advice, and deliver training while ensuring system integrity and continuous improvement in finan...

Belleville, ONRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $160K *

Inspire and lead a dynamic team of Center Directors across multiple childcare centers, driving quality, customer relationships, and business growth while ensuring exceptional educational experiences f...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$95K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing childcare quality across multiple centers. Lead and mentor Center Directors, drive business growth, and foster strong community relationships while ensuring e...

Washington, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$145K - $185K *

Transform the Cyber operations landscape by leading business development, shaping solutions, and executing contracts. Build trusted relationships, manage a diverse portfolio, and drive customer satisf...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the strategic growth of technical integration services, overseeing specialized consultants and ensuring seamless, high-quality delivery of complex integrations while shaping the technical service...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead strategic initiatives in oncology nursing, optimizing field operations and education. Collaborate across functions to enhance performance and ensure compliance, driving impactful execution of por...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic initiatives across oncology franchises. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance field operations, optimize resources, and drive effective nursing educa...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Unlock strategic potential by leading oncology nursing initiatives across multiple franchises. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance field execution, optimize operations, and drive impact...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing oncology nursing strategies across multiple franchises, ensuring alignment and resource optimization for high-impact field performance in a dynamic, cross-f...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform a high-performing marketing function by leading paid media strategy, optimizing conversion rates, and driving growth for a successful men's coaching company. Collaborate closely with the CEO...

CanadaRemote

Today

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an instructor do?question toggle

    An instructor teaches or trains learners in a subject, skill, or professional practice. Responsibilities may include preparing lessons, delivering instruction, assessing progress, and developing learning materials.

  • What types of instructor jobs are available?question toggle

    Instructor opportunities can include academic, technical, clinical, corporate training, professional education, and online learning roles. Titles and responsibilities vary by employer and specialty.

  • What qualifications do instructor jobs require?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the subject and employer. Many roles value relevant expertise, strong communication skills, and teaching or training experience; some require a degree, certification, or specialized credentials.

  • Can instructors earn $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Some senior, specialized, corporate, and technical instructor roles may offer salaries of $100,000 or more. Pay varies based on industry, location, experience, credentials, and job scope.

  • Where can I find instructor jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse instructor listings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Check each job posting for current compensation and eligibility details.