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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$125K - $187K *

Contribute to the development of innovative programmatic advertising solutions, focusing on OpenRTB integration and API partnerships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product feature...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Drive the creative vision by producing engaging video content that simplifies complex technology. Collaborate across teams to craft compelling stories from concept to final cut, establishing a robust...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $153K *

Drive the commissioning and operational handoff of modular carbon capture systems. Lead a hands-on team to ensure safe, efficient operations while developing scalable processes for a growing fleet. Co...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $140K *

Contribute to a dynamic team by translating client needs into clear product requirements. Play a key role in bridging product and implementation efforts, prototyping solutions, and ensuring successful...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $140K *

Transform client needs into clear product requirements. Collaborate across teams to define workflows, prototype solutions, and enhance agent behavior during platform rollouts while promoting structure...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$280K - $320K *

Lead the technical direction of AI adoption for strategic customers, guiding architecture and delivery of advanced applications. Collaborate with teams to solve complex business challenges while ensur...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$280K - $320K *

Shape the future of AI by leading technical strategy and architecture for key accounts. Collaborate with customers to implement innovative solutions, guiding complex builds while ensuring safety and r...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$280K - $320K *

Join us to lead the technical direction of AI adoption with strategic customers. You'll guide architecture, develop innovative solutions, and shape enterprise AI deployments while collaborating with c...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower organizational growth by leading innovative development initiatives that enhance leadership effectiveness and workforce capability. Drive strategic solutions from concept to execution, ensurin...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Elevate early childhood education by leading effective systems and curricula, ensuring children meet developmental milestones. Drive quality learning environments and support families for successful t...

3 weeks ago

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

$73K - $107K *

Support the development of training programs and facilities, coordinating logistics and resources to ensure successful execution of in-person pilot programs and ongoing training operations across mult...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform nursing excellence by mentoring and training staff to enhance clinical skills and ensure high-quality patient care. Collaborate with teams to foster professional growth and support seamless...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing training and development in manufacturing. Lead the creation of innovative technical training programs, ensuring compliance and effectiveness while fostering...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Innovate and execute AV infrastructure projects in data centers, enhancing collaboration through technical expertise and project management. Drive solutions from design to deployment, ensuring seamles...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the future of audiovisual technology deployment in data centers, overseeing project management and implementation of collaboration solutions to enhance user experience and operational efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize the deployment of AV technology in collaboration spaces, managing projects from design to execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and drive efficiency ac...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's transforming collaboration spaces by implementing cutting-edge AV technology and project management strategies across global data centers, enhancing user experience and operational...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration. Contribute your skills to drive impactful projects and enhance organizational success while enjoying a compreh...

1 week ago

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

$68K - $114K *

Unlock innovative learning experiences by leading instructional design and project management in health sciences education. Collaborate with clinicians and researchers to create impactful eLearning an...

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6 days ago

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

$54K - $118K *

Lead the charge in fostering inclusive learning environments for students with diverse needs. Collaborate with educators and families to develop tailored educational plans, ensuring every student achi...

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

$131K - $139K *

Lead the charge in developing and delivering clinical education programs, enhancing staff competencies, and fostering professional growth within interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and sa...

1 week ago

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

$102K - $120K *

Lead high-impact proposal efforts globally, managing complex RFIs and RFPs. Drive collaboration, ensure quality, and optimize strategies for proposal submissions in a fast-paced, deadline-focused envi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Join a team that's tackling complex networking challenges globally, deploying cutting-edge Edge and Backbone infrastructure. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance network reliability and efficienc...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $220K *

Champion the evolution of media strategy and investment, leading a high-performing team to drive innovation and growth. Shape agency-wide practices while ensuring exceptional client outcomes and opera...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $185K *

Accelerate the enablement lifecycle by integrating new tools and AI capabilities, enhancing user experience, and driving adoption across marketing and communications teams to maximize efficiency and e...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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.