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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$98K - $157K *

Transform product marketing for ERP platforms by crafting compelling messaging and content. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive go-to-market strategies and enhance customer engagement thr...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $180K *

Transform healthcare solutions by leading the design and development of scalable, high-performance systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers to drive innovation and...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $206K *

Join a team that's driving mission success through innovative program planning. Collaborate across functions to develop and maintain schedules, ensuring on-time, in-budget delivery of complex projects...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive integrated marketing strategies for Enterprise accounts, enhancing engagement and pipeline growth. Collaborate with sales teams to execute targeted campaigns and impactful events, optimizing per...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape quality operations by ensuring compliance and excellence in clinical trials. Oversee the Quality Management System, manage Quality Events, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating wi...

Johnson City, TNRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative AI solutions through hands-on engineering and client collaboration. Transform complex business challenges into reliable, production-ready software while enhancin...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $158K *

Partner with us to enhance design systems by building shared components and patterns. Collaborate with designers and engineers to create accessible, user-friendly interfaces that elevate product exper...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $149K *

Shape the future of digital recruitment by leading the implementation of innovative solutions. Collaborate with clients to optimize career sites, ensuring seamless integration and enhanced user experi...

Seattle, WARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $90K *

Transform the K-12 EdTech landscape by driving sales and building relationships with key district decision-makers. Own your territory, manage the sales lifecycle, and collaborate with a dynamic team t...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$139K - $235K *

Join to drive AI initiatives within our field organization, translating new AI capabilities into strategic enablement roadmaps and governance frameworks while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion operational excellence by overseeing property performance, driving team success, and fostering client relationships. Lead strategic initiatives to align business goals with financial outcomes...

Longview, TXRemote

4 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform property management by driving operational success across multiple sites. Foster team growth, enhance client relations, and implement strategic business plans to ensure financial performance...

Oklahoma City, OKRemote

1 month ago

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

$169K - $254K *

Lead and optimize the Solutions Engineering team in the Healthcare sector, focusing on technical sales and strategic planning. Drive team performance, manage recruitment, and ensure alignment with com...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform agency operations by owning customer outcomes and building innovative solutions. Leverage deep technical expertise and operational leadership to drive impactful change and ensure successful...

Florida, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$212K - $265K *

Join a team that's leveraging AI to redefine healthcare. Your expertise in product management will shape solutions that enhance patient care, streamline provider workflows, and strengthen partnerships...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $100K *

Drive your career forward by delivering actionable insights and strategies that enhance client media performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft compelling narratives and optimize me...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $140K *

Shape the future of AI-driven financial advice by designing intuitive, impactful products. Collaborate closely with PMs and engineers to create solutions that enhance user experience and drive results...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$123K - $166K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cloud platform reliability and security. As a Platform Engineer, you'll leverage your expertise in Kubernetes and CI/CD to build and maintain robust infrastru...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare contracting by analyzing financial impacts, managing unit cost strategies, and supporting network pricing initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure fair and a...

Columbia, MDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $149K *

Lead the charge in creating innovative women's apparel products from concept to execution, leveraging market insights and AI tools to drive product development and collaboration across teams, ensuring...

San Francisco, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$126K - $264K *

Contribute to a dynamic legal team by advising on employment law and contracts. This remote role requires independent judgment and offers a chance to engage with diverse legal issues in a collaborativ...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$148K - $201K *

Empower the development of our open source software solutions while collaborating with engineers and community contributors. Leverage your cloud native expertise to enhance mission outcomes through in...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in managing enterprise client relationships, translating AI workforce development into measurable business impact. Drive strategic account plans, build trusted partnerships, and ensure...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion enablement initiatives across Technical and Sales domains, partnering with experts to define and execute programs. Lead content development, delivery, and continuous improvement efforts to en...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $100K *

Join our dynamic team as a Technical Delivery Manager, overseeing AI-driven project delivery across diverse digital platforms. Ensure timely, high-quality outputs while leveraging innovative technolog...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.