Item writer recruiting
ASWB is recruiting licensed/registered social workers to write questions for the social work licensing exams. The application deadline is January 5, 2026.
Selected item writers must:
- Attend a mandatory in-person training to be held August 21–22, 2026, with travel on August 20 and August 23
- Work remotely with ASWB staff and consultants
- Agree to submit only original work without using other sources or artificial intelligence tools
- Sign a confidentiality agreement, which, for example, will limit your ability to participate in creating or teaching any licensing examination preparatory courses or materials and to take a social work licensing exam
Instructions:
To submit this online application, you must complete the form below and submit a structured writing assignment, your resume or curriculum vitae, and a letter of interest.
- Download the structured writing assignment PDF form. Complete the writing assignments on the form.
- Prepare your required documents for upload. Save each as a PDF with your first and last names in the filename (e.g., JaneAddamsAssignment.pdf):
- Structured writing assignment
- Your resume/CV
- Your letter of interest, explaining why you would like to write questions for the social work licensing exams
- Complete the application form below and submit it with the required documents.