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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$140K - $170K *

Champion the development and readiness of our Solutions Engineering team by creating impactful enablement programs and training that drive technical excellence and improve deal execution. Collaborate...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $287K *

Join a dynamic team of engineers to design and develop cutting-edge SoC kernel drivers and embedded software, collaborating closely with hardware experts to shape innovative ARM platform solutions for...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading clinical education initiatives that enhance training programs and ensure high-quality patient care through collaboration and evidence-based practices...

Loveland, OHRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$157K - $175K *

Partner with us to shape bold commercial strategies that elevate complex deal execution and drive growth across strategic accounts, fostering cross-functional collaboration and customer-centric soluti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing event registration strategies, enhancing attendee experiences, and collaborating across teams to ensure seamless execution and compliance for diverse global events...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead and drive growth in the US educational market. Own revenue performance, manage a high-performing sales team, and execute customer acquisition strategies for pipeline development and deal closure...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$150K - $175K *

Build your expertise in product management by driving the strategy and execution of our Commerce product. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and deliver impactful...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Transform product capabilities by leading strategy and execution for shared workflows, ensuring seamless integration and user experience across platforms. Drive measurable outcomes through customer in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$231K - $304K *

Champion groundbreaking FPGA software advancements through innovative algorithm design and technical leadership, enhancing implementation methodologies and driving superior performance in complex semi...

Colorado Springs, CORemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of energy by leading a team of engineers in power system modeling and NERC studies. Drive project success, enhance team capabilities, and support business development while ensuri...

Austin, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $260K *

Shape the future of fleet navigation by owning end-to-end projects, delivering high-quality software across platforms, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance user experiences in complex envir...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K *

Tackle complex sales challenges by driving revenue growth through strategic account management and new business development. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver exceptional client service and l...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading complex DDC control projects, mentoring junior technicians, and ensuring system reliability and efficiency in commercial building automation. Drive innovation and exce...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$91K *

Help us enhance clinical innovation and education for rehab products, fostering relationships with providers and clinicians. Collaborate with sales teams to develop impactful content and training, dri...

Dallas, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$177K - $338K *

Champion DMPK project leadership by ensuring high-quality data delivery and supporting drug candidate progression through innovative modeling and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic biotech en...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $213K *

Lead the charge in shaping Brand Narrative by developing innovative concepts and collaborating closely with creative peers. Drive ambitious campaigns while building a dynamic team culture that fosters...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$230K *

Lead the charge in rebuilding and managing a national Market Growth team, driving student enrollment through strategic partnerships and innovative local engagement. Foster a collaborative environment...

United StatesRemote

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Drive the development of AI-native solutions, designing robust agentic systems and workflows while closely collaborating with SMEs to enhance real user value through effective feedback mechanisms and...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $137K *

Join a team that's driving innovative media strategies for a diverse portfolio of DTC brands. Elevate client relationships and connect performance metrics to business outcomes across multiple media ch...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $126K *

Lead high-value proposal pursuits, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, persuasive responses. Utilize AI tools and project management skills to enhance win rates while mentoring j...

Illinois, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead and innovate sales strategies to drive revenue growth in the Gov/Ed sector. Collaborate with teams to enhance market share, develop strong partnerships, and ensure alignment across sales processe...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion operational excellence by leading trade lifecycle management, ensuring accurate processing of trades, margin calls, and customer accounts while collaborating with Compliance, Risk, and Financ...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$140K *

Transform the Sales Enablement function to prioritize outcomes over training, driving faster ramp times and increased win rates through hands-on coaching and innovative use of AI to elevate sales perf...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $137K *

Transform creative production by integrating AI capabilities to enhance workflows, ensuring efficient content generation and delivery. Collaborate across teams to establish standards and scalable solu...

Mclean, VARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$167K - $250K *

Elevate service operations by developing strategies that enhance performance, drive accountability, and ensure customer satisfaction through effective leadership and operational excellence in a comple...

Oregon, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.