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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$139K - $174K *

Engineer impactful electrical systems by leading projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate to foster innovation and quality in complex building designs, d...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$177K - $260K *

Elevate your career by leading product design and strategy for innovative financial solutions. Shape user experiences and leverage AI as a founding member to drive impactful change in wealth managemen...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $185K *

Champion the creative vision and strategic direction of our Performance Design team, balancing innovative output with financial performance. Lead a talented group, ensuring high-quality creative work...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading our marketplace operations, connecting first responders with experienced coaches. Drive efficiency, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure seamless service delivery whil...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving project success by leading technical initiatives, resolving complex challenges, and aligning outcomes with client objectives. Your expertise will enhance profitability and o...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $356K *

Drive strategic growth initiatives to expand market penetration and adoption of NVIDIA's accelerated computing platform across diverse enterprise segments, fostering executive relationships and leadin...

Texas, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $225K *

Oversee complex industrial construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely completion. Lead multidisciplinary teams, manage contractor performance, and coordinate with stakeholders to achi...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Drive project delivery excellence by architecting frameworks, managing resources, and synchronizing teams. Lead cross-functional initiatives, optimize processes, and mentor project managers to ensure...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project delivery by leading enterprise SaaS implementations for utility clients. Build strong client relationships, manage competing priorities, and ensure successful project outcomes across...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Analyze cloud cost optimization challenges, partnering with customers to enhance FinOps services. Work closely with sales and product teams, utilizing deep Azure expertise to drive actionable insights...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$300K - $500K *

Lead and optimize a diverse portfolio of debt mandates, driving execution from initial offer to close. Collaborate across teams to enhance transaction velocity and deliver innovative capital solutions...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of market access strategy by integrating payer, provider, and patient perspectives. Lead cross-functional teams to develop impactful strategies that enhance therapy positioning and su...

Philadelphia, PARemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving impactful marketing operations for events. You'll manage end-to-end processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and optimize campaigns to enhance engagement and perf...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $128K *

Drive impactful backend solutions for our logistics network, owning systems from design to deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust services that enhance courier operation...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in managing strategic client accounts, ensuring satisfaction and growth. Collaborate with teams to drive financial performance and deliver excellence while building trusted relationshi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$215K - $280K *

Drive strategic foresight and systems thinking to analyze global finance disruptions. Lead a multidisciplinary team to produce actionable insights and high-quality thought leadership, influencing deci...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex research into clear, impactful documents that effectively communicate ideas. Collaborate with researchers to establish editorial standards, improve writing processes, and enhance doc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join us to lead influencer marketing projects from inception to completion, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful campaigns for Fortune 500 clients while managing multiple pro...

Venice, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $135K *

Lead a dynamic team to enhance accessibility in assessment content. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to shape strategies and standards, ensuring compliance with accessibility guidelines whil...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the execution of turnkey services in your area, overseeing project phases, managing teams, and ensuring customer satisfaction while achieving financial goals and maintaining data integrity...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Drive mobile engineering excellence across diverse product teams, ensuring strategic direction, fostering collaboration, and enhancing delivery. Lead managers, shape architecture, and cultivate a prod...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$74K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee project administration and correspondence management, ensuring effective communication and compliance. Support project policies and enhance documentation workflows to dr...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$77K - $121K *

Join a team that's redefining coding excellence by leading operational strategies, managing staff performance, and ensuring compliance in inpatient coding processes to enhance efficiency and quality a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Strategist, where you'll lead data-driven strategies, mentor talent, and drive innovative solutions in healthcare advertising. Collaborate with creative teams to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$202K - $318K *

Accelerate progress at our AI-driven platform by leading a high-performing engineering team. Oversee technical direction, manage people, and ensure quality to deliver impactful agent experiences acros...

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4 weeks 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.