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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Elevate global learning initiatives by leading strategy, governance, and innovation. Collaborate with senior leaders to identify capability gaps and drive impactful learning solutions that align with...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $312K *

Strategize and lead the global learning agenda, aligning workforce priorities with innovative solutions. Drive enterprise learning strategy, governance, and technology to enhance capability and perfor...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $145K *

Elevate your career as you manage and enhance cloud infrastructure for high-impact projects, ensuring operational efficiency while providing top-tier customer support and collaborating with engineerin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$63K - $101K *

Champion student success by designing and implementing programs that enhance first-year retention and academic achievement, while collaborating with stakeholders to support diverse student needs and i...

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

$115K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving cutting-edge cybersecurity simulations to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, enhance security measures, and support critical infrastructure missions in an agile environm...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower a dynamic team to create impactful product education strategies, ensuring effective training delivery for customers and partners. Collaborate across departments to enhance learning paths and c...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of healthcare education by leading the Physician Assistant Program. Oversee clinical site management, curriculum development, and student mentorship while ensuring regulatory complian...

4 weeks ago

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

$87K - $96K *

Transform the future of biomanufacturing by developing innovative training programs and courses. Collaborate with industry leaders and educational institutions to enhance workforce skills and ensure c...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $95K *

Champion exceptional hospice care by providing education, leadership, and direct nursing services. Collaborate with medical teams to enhance patient care and develop innovative educational programs fo...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in carbon operations and wastewater management. You'll lead measurement, reporting, and verification strategies while engaging with stakeholders to enhance projec...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$136K - $237K *

Elevate training effectiveness by designing engaging programs for Advanced Super Intelligence and Counter SI topics. Collaborate with experts to create scalable solutions that enhance adult learning a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $133K *

Contribute to innovative cloud solutions by collaborating with teams to tackle technical challenges. Engage in full-stack development and drive modernization efforts, delivering operationally resilien...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $133K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative full-stack solutions, collaborating with diverse teams to modernize applications on AWS using cutting-edge technologies, ensuring operational resilience and me...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $133K *

Champion innovative solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop scalable, cloud-native applications. Leverage your full-stack expertise to modernize systems and deliver high-valu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $133K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of software development, collaborating with diverse teams to create innovative cloud-based solutions and enhance client engagements through full-stack engineering...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$201K - $280K *

Transform client relationships and drive growth by leading a dynamic sales team. Leverage your expertise in digital media to deliver innovative advertising solutions that meet client needs and achieve...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$57K - $102K *

Champion success by leading the OSHA Training Institute Education Center, ensuring compliance, quality, and strategic growth through effective marketing and program management across New England's div...

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

$57K - $102K *

Elevate your career by leading the KSC OSHA Training Institute Education Center. Drive program success, oversee staff, and ensure compliance while enhancing marketing initiatives and fostering partner...

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion the development of programmatic strategies and team leadership, ensuring effective campaign execution and alignment with client goals. Engage with clients and departments to optimize media in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$102K - $114K *

Empower young children by providing tailored speech-language services, fostering communication and language development in early educational settings through collaboration and individualized strategie...

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

$80K - $95K *

Optimize performance marketing strategies to drive enrollment through data-driven campaigns. Lead execution across digital channels, manage budgets, and analyze results to enhance acquisition efforts...

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

$175K - $225K *

Take ownership of daily accounting and financial reporting, collaborating with the CFO to enhance processes and systems. Drive improvements through AI and automation while managing audits and building...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $208K *

Shape the future of math competition coaching by leading in-person classes, training students for AIME success, and contributing to curriculum development in a dynamic environment...

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

$140K - $170K *

Empower technicians by delivering hands-on training across data center sites. Collaborate with leadership to enhance training programs, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery while adapting materi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative AI solutions that transform complex learning workflows into impactful autonomous agents, collaborating closely with strategic clients to shape...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.