Postdoc Faculty Fellow - MSW Program

Erikson Institute • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Erikson Institute invites applications for a Postdoctoral Faculty Fellow in Social Work to support the continued development, restructuring, assessment, and accreditation of its Master of Social Work (MSW) program. The two-year fellowship is designed for an emerging scholar and educator and 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 contribute centrally to program development and teach 1–2 clinical social work courses per semester. The 10-month appointments carry a 2/2 teaching load or equivalent, with opportunities to teach additional courses in summer. The 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 Institute is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and the Higher Learning Commission. Its MSW program prepares social workers to integrate core social work values with an interdisciplinary understanding of human development across the life course, emphasizing culturally responsive, equity-centered, and evidence-informed practice. The appointment is scheduled to begin in January 2027. Salary is $70,000 per 10-month academic term.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in Social Work (PhD or DSW) or a closely related field by the appointment start date.
• Master of Social Work 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, restructuring, assessment, and accreditation of the MSW program.
• Work closely with the MSW Program Director and faculty on program development.
• Teach 1–2 clinical social work courses per semester, fulfilling a 2/2 teaching load or equivalent.
• Contribute to curriculum development, CSWE accreditation, and program assessment.
• Potentially teach additional courses during the summer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree