Explore Lecturer Jobs

Lecturers teach and guide students in colleges, universities, and other higher education settings. They develop course materials, lead lectures and discussions, assess student work, and help learners build knowledge in a particular subject. Browse lecturer opportunities on Ladders, including vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Lecturer Do?

Lecturer responsibilities vary by institution and discipline. Common duties include planning lessons, delivering lectures, facilitating seminars, creating assignments, grading coursework, and providing feedback or academic support. Some lecturers also contribute to curriculum development, research, departmental service, or online learning programs.

Common Lecturer Specialties

Lecturers may teach in fields such as business, engineering, computer science, health, law, humanities, and the sciences. Job titles and scope can differ across institutions: some positions focus primarily on teaching, while others combine instruction with research or program leadership.

Qualifications for Lecturer Jobs

Requirements depend on the subject, seniority, and employer. Many lecturer positions call for a graduate degree in the relevant field, and some require a doctorate, professional credentials, teaching experience, or a record of scholarly work. Strong communication, organization, and subject-matter expertise are valuable across disciplines.

Lecturer Salary and Career Opportunities

Pay varies based on institution, location, discipline, experience, and appointment type. Seniority, specialized expertise, and leadership responsibilities may influence compensation. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, making it a useful place to explore higher-paying lecturer and related academic roles.

Find Lecturer Jobs on Ladders

Search lecturer openings by location, specialty, and experience level to find roles that fit your career goals. Review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, compensation details, and appointment terms, then tailor your application to the institution and subject area.

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$200K - $220K *

Join a team that's shaping financial strategy and sustainability by leading budgeting, forecasting, and reporting functions. Collaborate with senior leadership to drive informed decision-making and re...

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

$180K - $220K *

Transform pediatric care by joining a dynamic team focused on advancing clinical practice, education, and research in Pediatric Pulmonology. Lead innovative programs and collaborate with multidiscipli...

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

$180K - $220K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance pediatric pulmonology care, education, and research. Lead initiatives in a multidisciplinary environment, focusing on complex respiratory conditions and program developm...

Rochester, NYIn-Person

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

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in advancing pediatric pulmonology through clinical care, education, and research. Engage in multidisciplinary collaboration while managing complex respiratory conditions and developin...

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

$74K - $93K *

Unlock your potential by leading training initiatives in Warehouse Management Systems across the AMER region. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance training quality and support logistics operation...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $110K *

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

$103K - $181K *

Empower project success by integrating engineering, procurement, and construction aspects. Oversee technical excellence, manage budgets, and ensure quality while coordinating interdisciplinary teams f...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$103K - $181K *

Unlock your potential by integrating engineering, budget, and scheduling for medium-sized projects. Lead technical excellence, manage procurement, and ensure quality while mentoring personnel to achie...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$103K - $181K *

Transform project execution by integrating engineering, procurement, and construction aspects to ensure technical excellence and adherence to budget and schedule requirements. Lead teams and manage pr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$103K - $181K *

Champion the integration of engineering, procurement, and construction for medium-sized projects, ensuring technical excellence, budget adherence, and timely delivery while coordinating interdisciplin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$103K - $181K *

Join a team that's dedicated to integrating engineering, budget, and scheduling for medium-sized projects. Contribute to technical excellence and ensure quality while managing project scopes and procu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Innovate and elevate professional development programs for legal professionals. Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement cutting-edge training initiatives, ensuring alignment with industr...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $500K *

Take ownership of defining and optimizing runtime architecture for hardware accelerators. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, manage resources, and solve complex challenges in a hybrid wo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $387K *

Transform the future of content creation by driving innovation in computer vision and generative AI. Collaborate with a dynamic research team to develop and integrate advanced technologies into produc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive core employee lifecycle processes with precision, ensuring people data integrity. Support payroll, benefits, and compliance while contributing to process improvements that enhance operational ef...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $500K *

Transform the hardware/software interface by optimizing runtime architecture and execution strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and reliability in complex systems...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Shape the future of laboratory information management by leading high-quality LIMS implementations for public health and environmental laboratories, ensuring stakeholder alignment and project success...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Manage and execute complex LIMS implementations for public health and environmental labs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success, stakeholder alignment, and high-quality out...

Tucson, AZRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $93K *

Lead the Student Financial Services team to enhance billing, collections, and compliance processes. Collaborate with various departments to ensure exceptional service and operational efficiency while...

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

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing clinical education and service delivery. Collaborate with teams to implement improvements, provide direct services, and ensure compliance with standards while serving as a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $210K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $190K *

Transform the creative production landscape by leading a dynamic team, ensuring seamless operations and high-quality deliverables for a major technology client. Drive innovation and efficiency while m...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$102K - $115K *

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

$180K - $210K *

Transform the future of revenue growth by leading strategic sales initiatives, optimizing performance, and mentoring high-performing teams to achieve ambitious targets across the Americas in a dynamic...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a lecturer do?question toggle

    A lecturer teaches students in higher education, prepares course materials, delivers lectures or seminars, assesses coursework, and provides feedback. Some roles also include curriculum development, research, or departmental service.

  • What qualifications are needed for lecturer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by institution and subject. Many roles require a relevant graduate degree; some require a doctorate, professional credentials, teaching experience, or a record of research or scholarship.

  • How much do lecturers earn?question toggle

    Lecturer salaries vary by institution, location, discipline, experience, and appointment type. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including eligible academic opportunities.

  • Are lecturer jobs different from professor jobs?question toggle

    The distinction depends on the institution. Lecturer roles often emphasize teaching, while professor positions may include a broader mix of teaching, research, and service. Titles and responsibilities vary, so review each job description carefully.

  • Where can I find lecturer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Filter listings by location and relevant experience, and review each posting for compensation and qualifications.