EMPLOYMENT

Thank you for applying to teach at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary. Applicants should file their application at least three months in advance, to enter into a four-stage process that lead to your eventual appointment as a faculty member:

Getting to Know SUM
Submitting the Application
Hiring Interview
Finalizing Paperwork

Qualifications

(Qualifications for Music Instructors for the Worship and Music program)

Before applying to teach with SUM, please confirm that you fulfill these minimum qualifications:

Skilled musician in a specific instrument: Voice, Piano, Guitar, Drums, String instrument, Woodwind instrument
Experience in music lesson instruction
Bachelor’s Degree desired
At least four (4) years of music skill and/or music instruction experience related to the primary instrument.

Stage 1: Getting to Know SUM

Please read through the following to get a better understanding of our school and ministry.

Step	Document	Description
1A	SUM Catalog	Familiarize yourself with the history, values, departments, degree programs, calendar, course descriptions, and policies.
1B	SUM Statement of Faith	Please review our Statement of Faith to determine if you affirm SUM’s Christian values.

Stage 2: Submitting the Application

Please gather all of the following documents first before uploading them to our Application Upload page.

Step	Document	Description
2A	Cover Letter	Submit a cover letter, indicating a summary of who you are, and why you think that teaching at SUM would be ideal for you and the Kingdom of God.
2B	Curriculum Vitae	Submit an updated Curriculum Vitae or resumé, including details, but not limited to: educational background, professional experience, studio work, skills, technological competencies, community service and current participation in the local church.
2C	Employment Application	Please submit the SUM Employment Application. We request permission to perform a personal background check.
2D	Letters of Recommendation	Please have two letters of recommendations sent to us, one from a music instructor, and one from your pastor. When you ask your recommenders fill out this Letter of Recommendation Form, please give them the exact same name, email, and phone number that you used in the Employment Application, so we can match the letters to your file.
2E	Biographical Sketch	Please submit a biographical sketch of your conversion, call, and personal goals.
2F	Video Submission	Please submit a video recording or streaming sample of worship leading and/or a musical performance.

Stage 3: Hiring Interview

After submitting all of the documents from Stage 2, a Hiring Interview will be set up.

Step	Event	Description
3A	Appointment Setup	The Director of Music will call or email you to set up an appointment.
3B	Webinar or Call	The interview will be held over Zoom so that the applicant can view the interviewers face-to-face, and share screens.
3C	Hiring Committee Recommendations	The Hiring Committee will consist of the Director of Music, the Undergraduate Dean, and 1 to 2 faculty members of the worship and music program. The Committee will make a recommendation for hire or not hire to the Chief Academic Officer.
3D	Chief Academic Officer Approval	Based on the curriculum need, budget, and recommendations of the Hiring Committee, the CAO will decide on hiring the music instructor applicant. An official SUM email will be sent to the applicant, welcoming them to SUM’s community.

Stage 4: Finalizing Paperwork

Should the Chief Academic Officer hire the music instructor applicant, the following documents should be signed and submitted to SUM.

Step	Document	Description
4A	Employment Verification	Please view our Employment Verification page to submit the proper financial payment documentation.
4B	Music Instructor Agreement	Active music instructing members must confirm the number of lessons taught, as well as acknowledge the responsibilities of the music instructor, SUM’s Statement of Faith, and FERPA. A personalized contract will be sent to each instructor via RightSignature. Please sign and submit online.

Resources

These are the relevant resources if you have been accepted as an music instructor.

Academic Calendar

Plan your trimester well in advance by viewing our Academic Calendar for the Class Schedules, Holidays, and Faculty Meetings.

Technology

SUM continually seeks to pursue creative, affordable methods to advance the preaching of the gospel. Familiarize yourself with the following technology tools at your disposal. The Director of Music will be contacting you on technology training shortly after your hiring.

Service	Purpose	Website	Login Info
sum.edu	View the Class Schedule, Textbook Lists, and download Academic Forms	www.sum.edu	No login necessary
Gmail	Email correspondence with SUM Administration, Faculty and Students	www.google.com/a/sum.edu/	An account will be created for you.
CampusVue	Record student attendance and grades	portal.sum.edu	Username: Lastname Password: Refer to [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Canvas	Post resources and assignments for students, as well get help in the Faculty Resources	sum.instructure.com	Create your own Username and Password. Enroll in Faculty Resources.
Webcam/Microphone	Electronic devices that capture your face and project your voice on Zoom		Purchase these separately
Zoom	Project your face and voice for live video conferencing	sum.zoom.us
SUM Vimeo	Watch tutorial videos to learn how to use SUM technology	vimeo.com/sumbiblecollege	No login necessary
SUM Chapels	Watch “live” or recorded video of weekly chapels.	sum.sermon.net	No login necessary
Library Resources		www.sum.edu/library	No login necessary