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 *

Join a team that's redefining Integrated Production excellence. Lead diverse creative projects, inspire talent, and drive innovative solutions while ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence for h...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Deliver high-quality software solutions as a Senior Software Engineer, collaborating with a dynamic team to maintain and enhance eLearning products while driving technical specifications and improveme...

Franklin, TNRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading complex divestiture initiatives. Drive alignment and manage interdependencies in a transformative environment, ensuring successful execution across varied business funct...

Phoenix, AZRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and deliver innovative software solutions, tackling complex customer challenges across the full engineering lifecycle. Collaborate closely with clients to translate needs...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$136K - $204K *

Drive the development of AI and technology certification programs for law schools, enhancing legal education engagement and establishing Clio as a trusted partner in the academic community through inn...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

Unlock growth by leading federal capture efforts, developing strategies, and securing contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align customer needs with capabilities, ensuring compliance...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career as a Product Manager, driving impactful features in Fintech. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions, leveraging data insights to enhance user exp...

Alberta, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic client engagement and enhancing captive performance. Collaborate across teams to deliver insights and value, ensuring high-quality service and fostering long-term...

Vermont, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $263K *

Architect high-performance OneStream solutions by translating complex requirements into scalable designs. Lead a team of consultants, ensuring technical quality and optimizing integrations while excee...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $185K *

Empower clients by leveraging deep ONESOURCE Direct Tax expertise to design innovative solutions using AI and automation tools. Engage directly with customers, manage projects, and drive efficiency wh...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic engagement initiatives for higher education, enhancing perceptions of AP programs. Drive impactful relationships and evaluate outcomes to support student success...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$128K - $178K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of destination marketing through data-driven insights and innovative product strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to evaluate coding accuracy and compliance in healthcare settings. Utilize your expertise in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding to conduct audits, deliver educational content, and support c...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $132K *

Elevate your career by optimizing and executing demand generation strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance pipeline growth and revenue through innovative marketing and precise data analysis. Dr...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $95K *

Help us shape the future of digital advertising by leading a team in delivering programmatic campaign excellence and leveraging data-driven insights to meet client objectives across various channels...

New York, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $105K *

Lead the charge in enhancing relationships with CFA Societies across the Americas. Collaborate with boards and volunteers to support their strategic goals, ensuring they receive the resources needed t...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $163K *

Transform early childhood initiatives by supporting federal programs through analysis, stakeholder engagement, and project management. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance outcomes for children a...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $175K *

Lead the creative program management efforts, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality projects across various marketing initiatives. Drive process improvements and foster collaboration within a dynam...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $160K *

Transform your career by managing web production and enhancing user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize projects, execute testing roadmaps, and optimize web performance...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $170K *

Execute complex, cross-functional initiatives while navigating ambiguity and redefining operational models. Your strategic insights and leadership will propel projects to success and enhance overall o...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $153K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology by delivering impactful software solutions. Collaborate on innovative projects, optimize data operations, and enhance user experiences while support...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining data solutions by leading technical sales efforts, collaborating with Account Managers, and driving customer success through innovative data architecture and tailored dem...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving the evolution of AWS environments and CI/CD pipelines, enhancing observability and security, while collaborating with engineers to optimize platform reliability and perform...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of construction by leading project execution, managing teams, and ensuring quality standards are met on time and within budget. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project success...

Texas, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join us in overseeing construction projects, ensuring timely completion, budget adherence, and quality standards while managing teams and stakeholders effectively. Play a key role in project schedulin...

Quanah, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.