Academic instructors teach courses in liberal arts and sciences such as English, art and biology.
Technical, trade or industrial instructors teach occupational fields. They also may teach advanced or specialized courses to help experienced workers upgrade their skills. Occupational instructors may visit local employers to supervise student interns. Most instructors work on campus, but it is not uncommon for them to conduct off-site classes in other locations such as churches, office buildings or factories. Besides teaching, full-time instructors meet with their students, serve on curriculum committees and attend faculty meetings.