Postdoc Faculty Fellow - MSW Program

Job Description

Job Description

Postdoctoral Faculty Fellow - Master of Social Work (MSW) Program

Erikson Institute invites applications for a Postdoctoral Faculty Fellow in Social Work to begin January 2027 and support the continued development, restructuring, assessment, and accreditation of its MSW program. Designed for an emerging scholar and educator, this two-year fellowship provides hands-on experience in academic leadership, curriculum development, CSWE accreditation, program assessment, and teaching.

Working closely with the MSW Program Director and faculty, the fellow will play a central role in program development while teaching 1-2 clinical social work courses per semester. Postdoctoral faculty fellowships are 10-month appointments with a 2/2 teaching or equivalent requirement with opportunities to teach additional courses in the summer. This fellowship is part of Erikson Institute's postdoctoral-to-faculty pathway with the potential to pursue a permanent faculty appointment, subject to standard institutional approvals.

Erikson is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and the Higher Learning Commission. Erikson is recognized regionally and nationally for the superior quality of its educational offerings and its contributions to clinical social work, health care, scholarship, and service to our community. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Social Work (PhD or DSW) or a closely related field by the appointment start date.
• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Demonstrated experience in social work practice and/or social work education.
• Demonstrated ability to teach or facilitate graduate-level social work courses.
• Knowledge of clinical social work practice and contemporary social work education.
• Strong written, oral, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, culturally responsive practice, and social work ethical standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or eligibility for clinical licensure.
• Experience with CSWE accreditation, program assessment, or academic program restructuring.
• Background in developing data-collection systems or practicum/field education tools.
• Demonstrated scholarly potential through publications, presentations, or research.
• Experience working with diverse student populations and interdisciplinary academic teams.

Application Materials Required

Interested candidates should submit the following application materials - IN A SINGLE PDF :

• Cover Letter: (no more than 2 pages)  Describing interest in the fellowship, career goals, and qualification alignment.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV):  Comprehensive summary of academic background, teaching, practice, and scholarly achievements.
• Teaching Philosophy Statement:  Detailing graduate teaching experience, pedagogical approach, and commitment to student learning.
• Statement of Scholarly Interests:  Outlining research agenda, scholarly goals, and alignment with Erikson Institute.
• Professional References:  Contact information for three professional references.

Candidates should articulate how their background, practice experience, scholarship, and career goals align with the developmental purpose of this fellowship and the Erikson Institute MSW program.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Salary: $70,000 per 10-month academic term

Deadline:  Applications deadline is 11/10/2026

About Erikson Institute

Erikson Institute is a premier graduate school focused on the development and well-being of children, families, and the professionals who serve them. The Master of Social Work (MSW) program prepares social workers to integrate core social work values with an interdisciplinary understanding of human development across the life course. The program is deeply committed to preparing social workers to engage individuals, families, organizations, and communities through culturally responsive, equity-centered, and evidence-informed practice.   To learn more, visit our website at

Equal Opportunity Employment

Erikson Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other classes protected by federal, state, or local laws. Erikson Institute provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws (including during the application and/or hiring process).