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 - $240K *

Transform the future of distributed systems by designing and building robust platform components. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and scalability in mission-critical environments, driving...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $205K *

Champion member success by managing relationships across diverse technology foundations. Drive engagement, operational efficiency, and strategic initiatives to maximize member value and satisfaction i...

Myrtle Point, ORRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Drive innovative media strategies for healthcare clients, leveraging audience insights and performance data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance planning processes and deliver impactful...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K *

Transform the future of public safety as a Director of Product Management, leading a high-performing team to define and deliver innovative SaaS products. Collaborate across departments to drive produc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $126K *

Join us to lead strategic investments in Service Engineering and Technical Publications, driving innovation through AI technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product lifecycl...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $200K *

Drive portfolio strategy and execution by transforming market needs into profitable offers. Collaborate across teams to ensure alignment and operational readiness, enhancing sales confidence and optim...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of scientific computing and research infrastructure. Lead strategic initiatives, manage high-performance computing resources, and collaborate with diverse teams to...

Madison, WIRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Transform legal research by enabling AI adoption in law firms. Collaborate with leaders to design effective workflows, enhance vendor partnerships, and build internal AI capabilities, ensuring clients...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$121K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading customer transformations through strategic SaaS deployments and AI integration. Spearhead adoption journeys across various teams to accelerate value realization and optimiz...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Contribute to organizational success by partnering with leaders to enhance HR practices, drive employee engagement, and support growth initiatives, ensuring a positive experience throughout the employ...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

As a Partner Consultant at Ramp, you will establish and nurture relationships with Channel partners, providing expert demonstrations of Ramp's products and understanding customer needs. You will colla...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to drive the development of a cutting-edge marketplace, enhancing provider products and economic incentives while collaborating closely with engineering and operations to transform...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $158K *

Manage and prioritize the ERP product backlog, translating business needs into actionable requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational effectiveness and drive continuous improvem...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing team that shapes the future of our Association, guiding strategic initiatives to enhance member value, organizational growth, and community impact through...

Forest Hill, MDRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career as a Telehealth Clinical Supervisor, providing leadership and clinical oversight to therapists delivering IOP-level care. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance patient outco...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in enhancing courier data management systems, ensuring compliance and elevating user experience. Collaborate with global teams to drive product strategy and optimize processes for maxi...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of machine learning by designing scalable architectures for production systems. Collaborate across teams to optimize data processing and model deployment, ensuring high performanc...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $113K *

Explore creative design opportunities by producing vibrant marketing visuals that enhance brand identity, drive growth, and collaborate across teams to deliver impactful projects in a fast-paced start...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming ideas into impactful products, owning the entire process from concept to launch. Collaborate closely with engineering and customers to deliver innovative solutions in a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engage in a dynamic role leading complex implementations across diverse products in the Print Vertical. Collaborate with clients to ensure seamless onboarding and training, driving adoption and maximi...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Manage and expand a high-volume portfolio of B2B healthcare accounts, ensuring exceptional customer engagement and retention while driving product adoption and scalable processes in a fast-paced envir...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Optimize operational excellence and client service as a senior leader overseeing a complex Connected Solutions hub, ensuring high standards in production, technical operations, and team performance fo...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$243K - $365K *

Empower teams by leading the development of innovative Leader Enablement products. Drive strategy, roadmap execution, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance talent management and coaching solut...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $135K *

Explore a pivotal role in our legal team, providing contract expertise and support for U.S. sales. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to negotiate agreements, ensure compliance, and mitigate risk...

Illinois, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $90K *

Champion project success by managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication. Drive seamless implementation experiences while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver value-dri...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.