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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$74K - $87K *

Transform customer experiences by leading Unanet ERP implementations, ensuring successful configurations and training for Government Contracting clients. Manage multiple projects, driving adoption and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Lead transformative initiatives by guiding strategy deployment and process improvements. Collaborate with leadership to empower teams, enhance care delivery, and drive organizational excellence throug...

Wisconsin, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $140K *

Empower a dynamic team in optimizing revenue cycle services, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance while fostering client relationships to achieve operational and financial success in...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career as a Governance Administrator, managing contract reviews and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure legal adherence and streamline processes in a dynamic, re...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $165K *

Build strong relationships at a leading IoT company, guiding enterprise customers through deployment and adoption of innovative solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally while driving customer success...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $216K *

Transform enterprise Databricks environments with innovative designs, ensuring secure, efficient implementations while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutions and enhance go...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $210K *

Join a dynamic team to shape financial systems that drive growth and innovation. You'll own the strategy for money movement and banking, collaborating across departments to enhance reliability and sca...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design intuitive payment solutions, enhancing user experiences through high-quality prototypes and iterative design processes. Shape the future of in-person...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead customer engagement through technical discovery and deployment, integrating AI solutions while collaborating with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams. Drive implementation efficiency and bridge...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $149K *

Unlock potential by leading healthcare data analytics to enhance hospital quality performance and rankings. Collaborate with teams to design dashboards, mentor analysts, and present insights to execut...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $140K *

Transform financial systems by leading a high-performing team to enhance Workday Financials, ensuring operational excellence and strategic alignment with business goals while driving continuous improv...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $192K *

Empower a dynamic sales team to exceed targets and drive growth while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability, all aligned with core values focused on the well-being of both clients an...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $137K *

Join a dynamic team as you orchestrate software releases, ensuring seamless deployment across environments. Leverage your DevOps expertise and project management skills to enhance efficiency and relia...

State College, PARemote

1 week ago

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

$106K - $147K *

Help us transform accessibility in our products by leading initiatives, building automated tests, and enabling teams to integrate accessibility checks seamlessly into their workflows, ensuring complia...

Kentucky, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $215K *

Architect innovative solutions to complex technical challenges, driving platform direction and enabling deep specialists. You'll tackle high-leverage problems that define our future capabilities and e...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$129K - $193K *

Empower your career by managing complex contracts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving process improvements to align with business objectives while mitigating risks throughout the c...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming customer relationships through strategic account management, driving growth and engagement across diverse industries while acting as a trusted advisor to e...

Waltham, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $220K *

Unlock your potential by managing the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, while fostering lasting client relationships and exceeding sales goals in a fast-paced environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative fraud prevention products that seamlessly integrate into user workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product strategy, development, and marke...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$350K - $398K *

Drive impactful clinical trials in ophthalmology with leadership in study design, execution, and biomarker strategy. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery and regulatory compliance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $130K *

Join a team that's passionate about social media and community engagement. Drive brand affinity through strategic content creation, community interaction, and collaboration with cross-functional teams...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $180K *

Champion advanced mathematical modelling by leading a high-performing team, driving innovation, and solving complex supply chain challenges through optimization, AI/ML, and decision science to shape b...

CanadaRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$178K - $319K *

Explore the potential of AI/ML to revolutionize supply chain efficiency. Collaborate across departments to optimize logistics and inventory management. Drive impactful solutions using cutting-edge mod...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$208K - $235K *

Join a dynamic team to architect scalable cloud solutions, ensuring high engineering standards while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to drive innovation and governance in a fast-paced...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$144K - $173K *

Shape the future of pharmaceutical media by leading client strategy and integrated media delivery. Drive audience engagement, manage high-impact relationships, and leverage data insights to achieve me...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.