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Bethel Stairs

Process of Candidacy

After reading this opportunity profile, if you sense the gifts and experience God has given you are a good initial match for Bethel College, we invite you to begin the inquiry process.  We handle all candidate information and conversations confidentially.  You may contact SIMA at any stage of the process to get more information and to ask questions.  (Contact information below)  

Please provide the following documents and responses for review:

  • A current resume or CV.
  • Responses to the following questions: 
    1. Describe your spiritual journey and statement of faith. (1-3 pages)
    2. What is your perception of challenges and opportunities faced by Christian higher education in the next 25 years? (1-3 pages)
    3. What is it about the presidency of Bethel College that attracts you at this particular time in your life?  (1-2 pages)  Using what you have learned about Bethel College from the Bethel website, this opportunity profile and any other research you chose to conduct, what skills and experiences would you bring to the presidency? (3-5 pages)
  • Provide the names and contact information (telephone numbers and email addresses) for four references who know you and your career well enough to comment on your suitability for this role.

Submit this information in Microsoft Word (.doc) format to:

Tommy Thomas
SIMA®International
resumes@simainternational.com
Phone: 615.261.4623

In the subject line of the email, please write “Bethel College - President”