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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$85K - $105K *

Drive impactful learning experiences by developing engaging curriculum and materials for federal users. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance user adoption of enterprise applications an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the product vision and strategy for a cutting-edge cloud service, shaping capabilities and defining AI-driven insights while collaborating with engineering and operations teams to ensure market a...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $265K *

Accelerate progress at a mission-critical team, leading Data Streaming to enhance data ingestion pipelines. Build a skilled team, ensure pipeline reliability, and collaborate cross-functionally to sup...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Champion the full sales cycle for robotic palletizing solutions, engaging with operations leaders and plant managers in manufacturing and logistics. Drive revenue growth through consultative selling a...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Manage on-site construction activities, ensuring adherence to plans, schedules, and budgets. Oversee subcontractors, inspections, and safety protocols while coordinating with project teams for timely...

Quanah, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$127K - $223K *

Play a key role in driving performance and strategy for Streaming TV/OTT marketing. Collaborate across teams to optimize campaigns, enhance measurement practices, and present insights to executives, a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing operator training across multiple divisions. Lead initiatives, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with regional leaders t...

Portland, ORRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Champion the design and configuration of Ellucian Colleague Financial Aid systems, ensuring alignment with client strategies while providing expert technical support and training to enhance operationa...

United StatesRemote

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

$90K - $110K *

Transform the future of mobile broadcasting by leading technical operations, ensuring show readiness, and delivering exceptional live production experiences while mentoring teams and managing client r...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $150K *

Champion strategic direction and team excellence in social media buying. Drive business growth, oversee media execution, and mentor high-performing teams while maintaining deep industry expertise and...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$105K - $245K *

Lead the charge in developing and empowering a high-performing sales team. Foster a strong team culture while driving improvement and accountability in a rapidly changing environment, leveraging data...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$83K - $100K *

Partner with us to save lives as a skilled pilot delivering critical care. You'll operate in diverse environments, contributing your expertise to life-saving missions while experiencing the thrill of...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $220K *

Shape the future of software development by leading a dynamic team, driving innovation, and ensuring successful product delivery in a collaborative, agile environment focused on enhancing IT operation...

Texas, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$246K - $310K *

Champion a global events strategy that elevates brand awareness and drives executive engagement. Collaborate across teams to optimize event ROI and lead large-scale programs, ensuring compliance and e...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive excellence by overseeing installation and maintenance of systems, ensuring safety compliance, managing field crews, and delivering projects on time while providing technical guidance and trouble...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $99K *

Grow your career with a mission-driven team dedicated to enhancing ELA education. Engage with educators and leaders to deliver impactful professional development and support, ensuring effective implem...

Alaska, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer operational excellence by driving staffing visibility and standardized planning across diverse content teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance resource management and optimize project...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Elevate customer learning experiences by leading innovative training solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance success in a designated therapeutic area o...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative online learning experiences for top organizations. Lead major design projects, collaborate with product teams, and conduct user research to create impactful solut...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

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

$130K - $145K *

Elevate revenue cycle management by analyzing workflows, optimizing processes, and driving strategic improvements. Collaborate across teams to enhance billing accuracy and maximize collections in a fu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading a global accounting team, driving process improvements, and integrating AI solutions to enhance financial operations and reporting accuracy in a dynamic SaaS environment...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing scalable software solutions, designing responsive UIs, and optimizing backend services. Collaborate across functions to drive innovation and champion best pr...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of business development by leading capture strategies and execution for high-value federal opportunities. Collaborate across teams to drive successful proposals and contract awards, e...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$228K - $403K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic team in AI solutions, driving technical excellence, and shaping strategic partnerships with frontier AI labs to tackle complex data challenges...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive AI-native software development by architecting systems, guiding AI agents, and ensuring quality. Collaborate closely with users to transform business needs into reliable, efficient solutions whi...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.