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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.

  1. Download the structured writing assignment PDF form. Complete the writing assignments on the form.
  2. 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
  3. Complete the application form below and submit it with the required documents.