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Leidos

Senior Instructor

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$105K - $190K/yr

Leidos is looking for a part-time Sr. Instructor with demonstrated expertise in analytic training and instruction, including writing, presenting, and critical thinking skills (especially structured ...

UPMC Jameson

Nursing Instructor

New Castle, PA

The Nurse Instructor plays an exciting role in shaping the next generation of nurses by bringing ... Guide, coach, and evaluate students as they develop clinical judgment, critical thinking, and ...

Leidos

Senior Instructor

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$105K - $190K/yr

Leidos is looking for a part-time Sr. Instructor with demonstrated expertise in analytic training and instruction, including writing, presenting, and critical thinking skills (especially structured ...

UPMC Jameson

Nursing Instructor

New Castle, PA · On-site

The Nurse Instructor plays an exciting role in shaping the next generation of nurses by bringing ... Guide, coach, and evaluate students as they develop clinical judgment, critical thinking, and ...

UPMC Senior Communities

Nursing Instructor

New Castle, PA · On-site

$40.14 - $61.28/hr

The Nurse Instructor plays an exciting role in shaping the next generation of nurses by bringing ... Guide, coach, and evaluate students as they develop clinical judgment, critical thinking, and ...

Keystone Education

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English Instructor

Diamond Bar, CA · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

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Leidos

Senior Instructor

Burke, VA · On-site

$105K - $190K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description Leidos is looking for a part-time Sr. Instructor with demonstrated expertise in analytic training and instruction, including writing, presenting, and critical thinking skills (especially ...

Leidos

Senior Instructor

Aldie, VA · On-site

$105K - $190K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description Leidos is looking for a part-time Sr. Instructor with demonstrated expertise in analytic training and instruction, including writing, presenting, and critical thinking skills (especially ...

Leidos

Senior Instructor

Sterling, VA · On-site

$105K - $190K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description Leidos is looking for a part-time Sr. Instructor with demonstrated expertise in analytic training and instruction, including writing, presenting, and critical thinking skills (especially ...

Leidos

Senior Instructor

Herndon, VA · On-site

$105K - $190K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description Leidos is looking for a part-time Sr. Instructor with demonstrated expertise in analytic training and instruction, including writing, presenting, and critical thinking skills (especially ...

Leidos

Senior Instructor

Springfield, VA · On-site

$105K - $190K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description Leidos is looking for a part-time Sr. Instructor with demonstrated expertise in analytic training and instruction, including writing, presenting, and critical thinking skills (especially ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for critical thinking instructor in the United States is $23.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a critical thinking instructor?

A Critical Thinking Instructor teaches students how to analyze information, evaluate arguments, and solve problems logically. They design lesson plans, lead discussions, and develop exercises to enhance reasoning skills. Instructors may work in schools, colleges, or corporate settings to improve decision-making and problem-solving abilities. Their goal is to foster independent thinking and intellectual curiosity in learners.

What are the typical responsibilities of a critical thinking instructor during a semester?

Critical Thinking Instructors are responsible for designing and delivering lesson plans that challenge students to analyze, evaluate, and construct arguments effectively throughout the semester. They facilitate group discussions, create assignments or case studies, and assess student progress using various evaluative tools. In addition to classroom teaching, instructors may collaborate with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary activities and participate in professional development workshops. Staying current with best practices and adapting lessons to diverse learning needs is also a key part of the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a critical thinking instructor?

To thrive as a Critical Thinking Instructor, you need a strong background in educational theory, curriculum development, and analytical reasoning, usually supported by a degree in education, philosophy, or a related field. Familiarity with digital learning platforms, online assessment tools, and instructional design software is often required. Outstanding communication, adaptability, and the ability to engage diverse learners are important soft skills for success. These competencies ensure effective teaching, student engagement, and the development of critical thinking skills applicable in real-world scenarios.

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Infographic showing various Critical Thinking Instructor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,145 per year, or $23.6 per hour.

Senior Instructor

Leidos

Chantilly, VA • On-site

$105K - $190K/yr

Part-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

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Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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Job description

Leidos is looking for a part-time Sr. Instructor with demonstrated expertise in analytic training and instruction, including writing, presenting, and critical thinking skills (especially structured analytic techniques and facilitating critical thinking exercises), to assist with a program teaching experienced staff how to incorporate new tools into their workflow. Candidates must have an active or be immediately eligible for a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph to be considered. Qualified candidates are skilled at program coordination, communicating with diverse groups, providing presentations, creating tailored learning content, developing subject matter expertise, providing mentoring that effectively conveys analytic expertise to students, and delivering effective instruction. The successful candidate will assist the program team with customer communications, coordination of taskings, and help plan and respond to requirements. The work will be based on class schedules and training will be held at multiple locations in the Northern Virginia area. Candidates must be able to support a training day that may start as early as 7am and may extended to 6pm. Non-training days may or may not be full days and will follow traditional office hours.
Primary Responsibilities
Senior Instructor tasks require considerable expertise to plan, conduct, develop, and/or evaluate training and content for a variety of audiences. The Sr. Instructor will be required to provide instruction, individual or with a team, to audiences on specific tools and techniques. The Sr. Instructor may be required to conceptualize and develop content for training modules, programs, and/or exercises. The Sr. Instructor will provide support as part of a larger program and will coordinate with the program on course goals, objectives, and requirements. The Sr. Instructor may lead communications between the team with customer managers, offices, and other experts to plan, manage, propose and/or implement projects and improvements.
Basic Qualifications
  • A BA degree and at least 12+ years of direct knowledge of and substantial experience with analysis techniques.
  • At least seven (7) years of experience working as an analytic manager and/or analyst, including at least seven (7) years of experience in providing substantive review of and personal feedback on drafts and briefings to analysts.
  • At least ten (10) years of experience with the analytic techniques, tools, methods/procedures & new approaches to analysis used across multiple sectors.
  • Experience supporting analysis at multiple government agencies.
  • Experience in teaching, mentoring, instructional design, and/or course facilitation and delivery.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Ability to provide constructive and targeted feedback on analytic tradecraft in writing, briefing, and critical thinking using analytic standards and guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated knowledge of, and at least three (3) years of direct substantial experience in delivering and applying the curriculum, teaching approaches, and evaluation methods.
  • Fifteen (15) or more years of direct knowledge of and substantial experience with intelligence analysis techniques.
  • Ten (10) or more years as an analytic manager and/or analyst, including ten (10) or more in providing substantive review of and personal feedback on drafts and briefings to analysts.
  • Fifteen (15) or more years of experience with the analytic techniques, tools, methods/procedures & new approaches to analysis used in multiple sectors.
  • Instructor certification or equivalent (such as CPLP or other certification).
  • Master's Degree or higher.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
August 12, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $105,300.00 - $190,350.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

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