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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$221K - $260K *

Lead the execution of multi-facility clean energy campuses, overseeing complex solar, wind, and battery projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure operational excellence and strategic alignmen...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions, manage project workstreams, and enhance client relationships. Leverage your expertise in technical development and analytics to tackle complex chal...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by managing and optimizing data and BI platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to define architecture, drive project plans, and ensure data quality while leading a team to deliver im...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

$79K - $100K *

Elevate your career by overseeing global expense and corporate card programs. Manage operations, enhance compliance, and drive strategic initiatives to improve efficiency and employee experience acros...

Milwaukee, WIRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform real estate transactions by managing complex portfolios, leading negotiations, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver strategic solutions for corporate clients...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

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

$157K - $283K *

Take ownership of the design and management of high-profile ADA upgrade projects, ensuring effective execution, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while leading cross-functional teams in a dyna...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $121K *

Shape your career by leading a dynamic team in Operations, ensuring client satisfaction and effective implementation of Web Pay Products. Drive success through coaching and problem-solving in a fully...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as a key resource in power plant consulting, focusing on generator engineering. Collaborate with industry leaders to deliver innovative solutions while enjoying a flexible remote...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead strategic partnerships by managing EHR relationships, driving pipeline growth, and enhancing co-sell motions. Collaborate with sales and marketing to optimize partner engagement and ensure measur...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$189K - $246K *

Champion specialty pharmacy operations by leading account management, trade, and distribution efforts. Drive strategic partnerships and operational improvements to enhance patient access and service q...

San Diego, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical documentation practices. Lead a skilled group of coders and nurses, ensuring accurate coding and compliance while collaborating with healthcare profe...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$115K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative experiential solutions while leading client services. Oversee project delivery from concept to execution, nurture client relationships, and scale talent in a dyna...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$98K - $134K *

Champion user-centered design as a Senior Product Designer, leading onboarding experiences that empower educators and learners. Collaborate across teams to create intuitive, impactful solutions that s...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$105K - $150K *

Transform healthcare insights by leading client engagements with real-world data. Drive business development and project delivery while building long-term client relationships in a dynamic, hybrid wor...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $114K *

Engineer robust full stack enterprise applications in a dynamic AWS environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain high-quality solutions while troubleshooting c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by managing a diverse portfolio of retail and industrial properties across multiple states. This hands-on role focuses on operational excellence, financial performance, and tenant...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

$125K - $150K *

Lead product strategy and execution for a suite of wargaming tools, collaborating with users and engineers to transform complex technical capabilities into impactful solutions in high-stakes environme...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $241K *

Partner with us to drive growth and adoption across a diverse product portfolio, managing strategic partnerships from design to launch. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance relationships and ensu...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance Salesforce solutions, driving process improvements and operational excellence. Contribute hands-on to configuration, data management, and user adopti...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Empower the company’s growth by driving revenue through strategic sales initiatives and client relationship management. Utilize advanced sales techniques in a collaborative environment to exceed targe...

California, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $170K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role managing customer readiness for dock programs. Oversee project timelines, build relationships, and ensure successful deployments while collaborating with various...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $100K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Investments team, where you'll lead financial modeling, market research, and transaction execution across Acquisitions, Asset Management, and Debt Capital Markets...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Champion our commissioning efforts by leading a dynamic team, managing project workflows, and driving innovative solutions in Life Science and Advanced Manufacturing. Collaborate across disciplines to...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$68K - $117K *

Champion the integrity of radiology systems by implementing and managing EPIC modules. Collaborate with teams to enhance functionality, resolve issues, and ensure efficient operations while meeting pr...

Urbana, ILRemote

3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by developing and optimizing machine learning models, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven solutions and enhance predictive analytics in a dynamic, Agile...

United StatesRemote

2 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.