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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$180K *

Innovate your career as a Principal Data Engineer, designing cutting-edge data infrastructure and lakehouse solutions. Leverage modern AI tools to enhance performance and quality while collaborating w...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

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

$150K - $200K *

Empower children and families by delivering remote ABA services, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and supervising technicians to ensure effective clinical outcomes and collaboration...

Peachtree City, GARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $215K *

Shape the future of developer portals by driving product-led growth and transformation. Own the Internal Developer Portal's success with innovative marketing and sales strategies, while establishing t...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead transformative partnerships in the travel industry, driving strategic growth and revenue. Engage with C-suite executives to secure high-impact deals and elevate market positioning through collabo...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $233K *

Elevate user experiences by enhancing native applications, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver innovative features and integrations, and leveraging your expertise in mobile development to impa...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $143K *

Lead logistics and inventory management ensuring timely delivery of materials. Collaborate with teams for optimal material readiness and quality standards while enhancing supply chain processes and ex...

Missouri, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $143K *

Optimize logistics and inventory management processes to ensure timely delivery of materials and components for successful project execution, fostering collaboration across teams and maintaining high...

Missouri, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$84K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maximizing customer value through strategic alignment, proactive engagement, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring long-term success and satisfaction with our so...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare marketing by leading strategy and execution across a diverse portfolio. Drive demand generation, brand management, and market insights to position o...

Burlington, MARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$175K - $215K *

Elevate the technology function by leading engineering, delivery, and operations. Collaborate closely with leadership to shape technical strategy, ship code weekly, and ensure high standards in a dyna...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of creative leadership by setting visionary strategies, driving distinctive brand expressions, and empowering a talented team to deliver integrated, high-impact marketing campaigns th...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing complex assignments in insurance restoration, leading a global team to deliver exceptional service, oversee project management, and ensure high-quality reporting for clien...

Quebec, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Innovate within a cutting-edge DataOps environment, ensuring the reliability and scalability of a Databricks-native data platform on Azure. Leverage AI for observability and pipeline management while...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

$110K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare project management. Lead integrated initiatives, mentor talent, and drive excellence across diverse campaigns while fostering collaboration and innovation in a...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $195K *

Engage in developing high-performance frontend solutions for a pioneering CAD modeling app. Collaborate extensively with backend teams to create integral code-driven functionalities, ensuring a superi...

Los Angeles, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform product strategy in Chemical & Workplace Safety by leading initiatives from discovery to delivery. Collaborate across teams to balance customer needs and business goals, driving measurable o...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$238K - $280K *

Lead the charge in developing autonomous attack workflows for external surfaces, leveraging your expertise to enhance reconnaissance capabilities and mentor engineers while driving strategic technical...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive client success as a key Account Manager, managing relationships across diverse industries. Oversee project lifecycles, enhance client experiences, and help shape the client services function fro...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $193K *

Lead a dynamic team of technical experts to design and deliver innovative consulting services and educational programs, ensuring alignment with evolving product strategies and maintaining high standar...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$63K - $111K *

Elevate project execution by supporting engineering and construction teams in delivering complex industrial infrastructure projects through technical coordination and quality assurance activities...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

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

$140K - $175K *

Drive operational excellence by leading strategic initiatives and managing a team to enhance Care Operations. Transform high-level strategies into scalable systems that improve care delivery and patie...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovative ServiceNow solutions in a dynamic, collaborative environment, ensuring effective development, integration, and deployment for government clients while enhancing platform capabilities...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $245K *

Pioneer data-driven engineering for our Autonomy Data Flywheel initiative, overseeing the entire lifecycle to enhance AI-driven operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve quality a...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Elevate sales performance by developing and scaling a forward-thinking sales enablement strategy. Lead onboarding, ongoing skills enhancement, and sales methodology adherence while leveraging AI-drive...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Shape regulatory strategies and compliance for biologics testing, guiding clients through method selection and submissions while ensuring adherence to evolving regulations and quality standards across...

Wilmington, MARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.