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Director of Disability Resources and Learning Support | College of MedicineSkip to main content# WSU JobsDirector of Disability Resources and Learning Support | College of Medicine page is loaded## Director of Disability Resources and Learning Support | College of MedicineApplylocations: Spokane, WAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-15051**Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:**September 13, 2026If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.**Available Title(s):**155-NN\_FACULTY - Research Assistant Professor - Career, 156-NN\_FACULTY - Research Associate Professor - Career, 157-NN\_FACULTY - Research Professor - Career, 158-NN\_FACULTY - Teaching Assistant Professor - Career, 159-NN\_FACULTY - Teaching Associate Professor - Career, 160-NN\_FACULTY - Teaching Professor - Career, 161-NN\_FACULTY - Scholarly Assistant Professor - Career, 162-NN\_FACULTY - Scholarly Associate Professor - Career, 163-NN\_FACULTY - Scholarly Professor - Career, 164-NN\_FACULTY - Clinical Assistant Professor - Career, 165-NN\_FACULTY - Clinical Associate Professor - Career, 166-NN\_FACULTY - Clinical Professor - Career**Business Title:**Director of Disability Resources and Learning Support | College of Medicine**Employee Type:**Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)**Position Term:**12 Month**Position Details:****The Opportunity:**The **Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine (ESFCOM)** at **Washington State University** invites applications for the role of **Director of Disability Resources and Learning Support** within the **Office of Student Experience.** The position is located in **Spokane, Washington.**The incumbent will hold a 12-month, full-time, fixed-term career track (subtrack determined at time of hire) position in the Department of Medical Education and Clinical Sciences (or other appropriate department within the college) with an academic rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor commensurate with qualifications. The position is an initial one (1) year contract, subject to annual extension. Renewal is subject to satisfactory performance and mutual consent.In this faculty-level position, you will provide institutional leadership for disability access and accommodations within the medical education program. You will oversee accommodation processes for medical students, advises institutional leaders on disability-related policy matters, and partners with faculty, administrators, campus and clinical partners to promote equitable access across classroom, laboratory, simulation, assessment, and clinical learning environments.The position requires subject matter expertise in disability law, medical education standards, technical standards, and the unique demands of professional and clinical training. In this role, you will contribute to strategic planning, faculty development, policy formation, and continuous quality improvement efforts related to access, inclusion, and learner support in academic medicine.In addition to disability access responsibilities, you will provide leadership and administrative oversight for learning support initiatives within the Student Learning Center (SLC), including peer tutoring, academic support services, learning workshops, and specialized learning support programming. The College of Medicine seeks candidates who demonstrate and continue to develop skills in leadership and management, specifically in the areas of:* Mission-driven decision making* Strategic collaboration* Adaptive leadership* Empathetic communication* Ownership and integrity* Talent development and empowerment**Additional Information:*****The screening of applicants begins August 17, 2026, and continue until the recruitment closes on September 13, 2026, at 11:59pm PDT.***This is a **full time** (100**%** FTE), **temporary** position. This position is **exempt**. **Monthly Salary:** *Commensurate with experience and qualifications*Assistant Rank:* Terminal degree: $135,000-$150,000* Masters/Equivalent: $115,000-$140,000 Associate Rank: * Terminal degree: $150,000-$163,349* Masters/Equivalent: $126,000-$154,000 Full Professor Rank: * Terminal degree: $163,350-$194,000* Masters/Equivalent: $138,600-$169,400In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. **Benefits:** WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation.**Required Qualifications for all candidates:*** Masters or terminal degree in law, counseling, rehabilitation, psychology, education, public health, medicine, or other field given context of work experience and/or other qualifications.* Eligibility for faculty appointment within a department in the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine.* Familiarity with medical school technical standards, clinical training environments, simulation-based education, and testing accommodations.* Experience managing sensitive, complex, and confidential accommodation cases.* Excellent consultation, communication, and relationship-management skills.* Commitment to fostering access and opportunity in the academic environment.* On-site presence on WSU Spokane Health Sciences campus.**Required Qualifications for Associate rank:*** Current or previous appointment at the Associate rank or equivalent at a post-secondary institution; OR experience determined to be equivalent.* Record of accomplishments applicable to the sub-track in teaching, research, clinical, scholarship and/or service activities commensurate with school, college, and university standards for associate rank.**Required Qualifications for Full Professor rank:*** Current or previous appointment at the full professor rank or equivalent at a post-secondary institution; OR experience determined to be equivalent.* Record of accomplishments applicable to the sub-track in teaching, research, clinical, scholarship, and/or service activities commensurate with school, college, and university standards for full professor rank.**Preferred Qualifications for All Candidates:*** Record of teaching, faculty development, committee leadership, or scholarship relevant to the role.* Experience with accessibility strategy, systems improvement, or program leadership.* Experience supervising professional or student support staff and administering academic support or learning assistance programs in higher education or health professions education settings.**Position Sponsorship Eligibility:** May be eligible for work visa sponsorship **Area/College:** Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine**Unit Name:** Office of Student Experience, Student Learning Center **Location:** Spokane, WA**Temporary End Date:** This is a temporary position expected to end after a 1-year contract. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.**Background Check:** This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.**Application Instructions:**Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications.* **External candidates**, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.* **Current WSU Employees (internal candidates)**, before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.* Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.* *Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.*Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. 1) Curriculum Vitae 2) Cover Letter3) Leadership and Management Principles Document**Leadership and Management Principles:**Share examples of when you have utilized and how you demonstrated these Leadership and Management Principles in your own experiences.1. Mission-Driven Decision MakingWhat it looks like:* Regularly aligning work with the goals of the team, office, and College of Medicine for decision making.* Taking ownership of organizational decisions and creating positive visions for employees and colleagues.2. Strategic CollaborationWhat it looks like:* Creating, leading, and engaging cross-functional initiatives and work groups to solve shared challenges.* Sharing credit and celebrating joint successes* Being willing to lead, co-lead, follow, defer, and co-create to best fit the situation.3. Adaptive LeadershipWhat it looks like:* Taking a stance of humility and openness to personal growth and learning.* Inviting alternative perspectives and adapting work approaches based on feedback.* Encouraging experimentation and learning from setbacks without blame.4. Empathetic CommunicationWhat it looks like:* Actively listening without interrupting and summarizing what you heard.* Using clear, audience – focused language in emails and meetings, even under pressure.* Communicating as transparently as possible during change, explaining the “why” behind decisions.* Pro-actively engaging in repair when communication fails.5. Ownership and IntegrityWhat it looks like:* Following through on commitments and owning mistakes.* Setting clear expectations for yourself and measuring progress against stated goals.* Ensuring transparency in budget and resource allocation.* Demonstrate global perspective and leadership in all interactions.6. Talent Development and EmpowermentWhat it looks like:* Setting clear expectations and measuring progress against stated goals.* Recognizing contributions and encouraging others to do the same.* Proactively engaging employees in their professional development and career growth.* Giving clear, actionable feedback and supporting growth of direct reports.* Checking in on team well-being during high-stress periods.**Time Type:**Full timeWashington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr