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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$116K - $178K *

Manage clinic operations and staff functions, ensuring quality patient care and satisfaction. Oversee business functions, coordinate activities, and meet performance measures to drive success in a dyn...

1 week ago

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

$116K - $178K *

Optimize clinic operations by managing staff, enhancing patient satisfaction, and ensuring quality medical services. Collaborate with healthcare teams to meet performance metrics and drive business su...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to transform fragmented manufacturing data into reliable, production-grade solutions. Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain data...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform the data center network architecture by designing and building a scalable, high-performance network for a heterogeneous inference fleet, ensuring seamless connectivity and security across mu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing and building a scalable data center network for a cutting-edge inference fleet, ensuring high-performance connectivity and security across diverse systems while automating...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the data center network architecture by designing and building scalable, high-performance systems for a heterogeneous inference fleet. Lead site deployments and ensure robust connectivity an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $112K *

Oversee the operations of a pediatric nursing unit, ensuring high-quality care, effective staffing, and compliance with standards while fostering a supportive environment for staff and families...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to shaping a people-first culture. You'll lead HR strategy, manage compliance, and enhance employee engagement in a fast-growing environment, ensuring our workforce thrive...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by providing expert tactical analysis and support for Army Warfighting Functions, enhancing JPMRC exercise planning, execution, and mentoring of rotational units to ensure operational...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$49K - $290K *

Drive program success by overseeing operations, managing resources, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic 24x7 environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance performance and deliver results whil...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$49K - $290K *

Shape the future of program management by overseeing a critical 24x7 operational environment. Lead a dedicated team, ensuring effective resource allocation, compliance, and performance while driving p...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $115K *

Lead the charge in transforming complex ideas into compelling visual stories. Collaborate across teams to produce high-quality video, photography, and audio content that resonates with diverse audienc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform customer revenue with your engineering expertise. Collaborate with leadership to build AI-driven agents, integrate systems, and deliver impactful solutions that enhance business outcomes and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$78K - $93K *

Champion safety and training excellence by designing and implementing programs for electric production employees, ensuring compliance with standards and fostering a culture of safety and continuous im...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing field operations, managing a diverse team, and implementing process improvements to enhance productivity and ensure compliance with industry standards while delivering ex...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$65K - $118K *

Join a team that's advancing CBRNE training by leveraging your expertise to support Federal agencies in combating WMD threats. Collaborate on training events, develop countermeasures, and enhance oper...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion the sales learning experience by facilitating engaging training sessions, providing ongoing support to producers, and enhancing their skill development through effective coaching and resource...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join us to provide expert AV production support for studio productions, applying advanced technical skills in live and recorded formats. Lead audio workflows and collaborate with teams to ensure top-q...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful counterintelligence training by leveraging expertise in investigations and instructional strategies. Contribute to developing CI Agents capable of executing thorough investigations, en...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing attorney and paralegal development through strategic training, mentoring, and performance management initiatives, ensuring professional excellence and alignme...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Drive the end-to-end training experience for producers, delivering high-quality instructional support and enhancing tool adoption through effective coaching and development programs, while ensuring al...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $180K *

Champion cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience across over 25 campuses. Drive scalable product solutions from insights to execution, prioritizing imp...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$144K - $216K *

Reimagine the hospitality landscape by leveraging your expertise to drive strategic sales initiatives, enhance customer relationships, and shape impactful go-to-market strategies in the Hotels & Trave...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $216K *

Transform the hospitality landscape by leveraging industry expertise to drive strategic sales initiatives, enhance customer engagement, and shape impactful go-to-market strategies that elevate Klaviyo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the Americas sales enablement strategy by equipping teams with tools, training, and AI systems. Build impactful curricula, streamline processes, and foster collaboration across sales, distributi...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.