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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$145K - $185K *
Transform complex technical initiatives into impactful outcomes by leading cross-functional teams and driving innovation. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of lar...
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$150K - $190K *
Unlock potential by managing complex technical programs that drive innovation and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to ensure successful delivery of large-sca...
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$180K - $200K *
Empower your career by owning the entire sales cycle in a dynamic, remote role. Drive success by building your pipeline, collaborating with leadership, and directly influencing product development whi...
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Optimize patient-facing and internal tools by delivering seamless integrations and AI-driven features. Take ownership of end-to-end development in a fast-paced telehealth environment focused on men's...
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$100K - $120K *
Empower your career by owning systems that enhance customer journeys. Collaborate across teams to design scalable processes, streamline billing, and drive revenue growth while tackling complex challen...
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Principal Consultant - HCM Training Developer & Instructional Design
$82K - $172K *
Lead the development and delivery of training programs for Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM, impacting federal HR operations and enhancing user adoption across agencies. Utilize instructional design expertise...
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(USA) Principal, Software Engineer
$143K - $286K *
Elevate innovation by leading the design and delivery of scalable, cloud-native platforms. Drive technical excellence across teams, architect AI-enhanced systems, and mentor engineers to translate com...
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(USA) Principal, Software Engineer
$143K - $286K *
Lead platform engineering initiatives, driving scalable cloud-native solutions and AI/ML integration. Oversee the software development lifecycle, ensuring high performance and reliability while mentor...
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(USA) Principal, Software Engineer
$143K - $286K *
Champion innovative solutions by leading cross-functional teams in delivering scalable, AI-enhanced software systems. Drive the full software lifecycle while ensuring high-quality outcomes and fosteri...
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(USA) Principal, Software Engineer
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Shape the future of scalable platform engineering by leading cross-functional teams in delivering innovative, cloud-native solutions that integrate AI/ML technologies, ensuring high availability and o...
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Software Engineer II, Engineering
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Lead the charge in building impactful software features that enhance educators' management of English Learner programs, taking ownership from design to operation in a full-stack environment utilizing...
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Senior Software Engineer, NeMo Helix Core Platform
$170K - $275K *
Champion the development of advanced AI systems by designing and optimizing a flexible Agent Execution framework that integrates seamlessly with various compute environments, empowering teams to condu...
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Elevate training effectiveness by leading multi-domain intelligence support for ARNG units. Collaborate on exercise design, execution, and assessment while providing expert guidance and developing tra...
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Unlock potential by leading advanced training initiatives for Army National Guard units. Collaborate with commanders to enhance operational readiness through expert guidance in intelligence processes...
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Senior Software Engineer, NeMo Helix Core Platform
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Engage in cutting-edge AI innovation by leading the development of an open-source, plugin-based platform that enhances agent optimization and efficiency for scalable AI systems. Drive technical leader...
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Sr. Technical GTM Enablement Specialist
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Transform complex technical solutions into actionable blueprints, bridging product and engineering teams. Drive global GTM strategy by creating detailed architecture diagrams and hands-on lab environm...
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Transform our ServiceNow platform by developing, configuring, and optimizing ITSM & HRSD solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance workflows, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improv...
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21GRAMS- Creative Director, Copy
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Drive impactful healthcare advertising by leading creative teams, overseeing brand strategies, and ensuring high-quality copy and art execution. Collaborate across departments to foster innovation and...
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Elevate customer support excellence by managing a dynamic team, enhancing SLA performance, resolving complex issues, and fostering development through effective coaching, all while ensuring customer s...
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Drive the technical backbone of performance marketing by owning data infrastructure, implementing tracking solutions, and ensuring flawless data flow between marketing and engineering teams to maximiz...
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Join a team that's shaping the future of energy through innovative electrical design for utility-scale projects. Collaborate with engineers on solar, wind, and battery systems, ensuring quality and ef...
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Program Manager, Product Data Operations, Family of Apps
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in managing cross-functional programs that enhance AI data quality and evaluation. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate product needs into actionable plans, ensuring efficient d...
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Principal Segment Sales Manager - Networking Software
$248K - $396K *
Transform the landscape of AI data centers by driving segment sales for cutting-edge infrastructure software. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to create repeatable revenue streams and enhance cus...
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Senior Remote Sensing Technician
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Champion aerial data accuracy by post-processing LiDAR and imagery. Collaborate with project leads to ensure quality deliverables and implement best practices for remote sensing projects across divers...
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Senior Manager, CPG Customer Success
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Transform customer success by leading a high-performing team, driving satisfaction and retention in a fast-paced SaaS environment. Collaborate across functions to enhance customer strategies and deliv...
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What does an instructor do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.