4.1 | Lecturers’ Appointments, Status and Rank

4.1.1 | Hiring Requirements

As an international University, Sampoerna University aims to recruit the best
human resources to achieve its goals and objectives. Therefore, all staff hired in academic positions must meet the following requirements:

1. Educational Background: a minimum of a Master’s Degree from a recognized university, in majoring in a discipline relevant to the subject to be taught. A doctoral or other terminal degree (PhD) is preferable;
2. A minimum of 18 credit hours taken at the graduate level in the discipline for which they are hired, in order to be eligible to teach the relevant courses at undergraduate level. Ability to design courses, learning materials, activities and assessments consistent with accepted academic standards.
3. Complete Diplomas and/or the Decree of the Ministry of Education on Degree Equivalency (Surat Keputusan Penyetaraan Ijazah);
4. Diplomas and Transcripts provided in the original language of issue, along with an official translation in English language;
5. Fluency in English, both spoken and written, confirmed by a letter from an accredited institution or official;
6. Content expertise sufficient to deliver a minimum of three courses on
   different subjects;
7. Evidence of eligibility to meet credential equivalence requirements required by U.S. partners and accrediting agencies (such as those of SPANTRAN or other credentialing agencies); and
8. Indonesian citizens should be eligible for NIDN/NIDK, or already have NIDN (National Lecturer Registration Number)

4.1.2 | Credentials Assessment Committee

All shortlisted applications for academic positions will be submitted HR Department to the University Credentials Assessment Committee which consists of the Vice-rector of Academic Affairs, Vice-Rector of International Relations, HRBP, and additional members if needed. The President and Rector established this committee to review the eligibility of prior academic background to fulfill University requirements.

4.1.3 | Documents for Academic Appointment

Newly recruited Part-Time and Full-Time Lecturers must report and submit all required documents to the Human Resources Department (HR Department) no later than a week before the first working day of their appointment. The documents are as follows (where applicable):

Indonesian Candidates

1. Release Letter (Surat Lolos Butuh) and/or approved resignation letter from the previous institution for Full-time Lecturers with the NIDN;
2. NIDN / NIDK (Nomor Induk Dosen Nasional/National Lecture Registration Number);
3. In cases where the lecturer still does not have the NIDN, the HR department will process the registration of NIDN in coordination with the relevant Faculty and the Academic Registry;
4. Copy of Academic Rank Decree (SK Jenjang Jabatan Akademik);
5. Original copies of diplomas and transcripts for verification and duplication; and
6. English translations of all non-English language transcripts and diplomas, and
7. Other related documents needed as per HR policy.

Expatriate Candidates

1. Evidence of a minimum of three international publications preferred;
2. Evidence of university teaching experience, with a minimum rank of Assistant Professor from her/his previous institution preferred;
3. Original transcripts and diplomas for all higher education degrees, for verification and duplication; and
4. Other related documents needed as per HR policy

Lecturer Status: Full-time Lecturer

A A Full-time Lecturer is an academic staff member who is required to work a minimum of five (5) working days or equal to 40 hours per week and is responsible for carrying out the Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi, which consists of teaching, community service, and research. Full-time lecturers are also responsible for other assignments related to faculty and the university. According to applicable laws and policies, this status can only be terminated by resignation, retirement, or otherwise. Full-Time Lecturers are entitled to receive all standard benefits of University employees.

All expatriate lecturers will be hired in compliance with Indonesian Labor Law No 13 of the Year 2013. The maximum age for employment eligibility is 60 years for Master’s degree (S2) holders and 65 years for Doctoral degree (S3) holders.

Contractual Lecturer

A contractual lecturer is an academic staff member with a limited-term contract to teach a particular course and/or complete research and community service projects. There are three types of contractual lecturers: Home-based lecturers, adjunct faculty, and part-time lecturer. The home-based lecturer is the contractual lecturer with a lecturer registration number at Sampoerna University and is required to complete the Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi without other assignments. The adjunct faculty is the contractual lecturer who does not have a lecturer registration number at Sampoerna University but is required to complete the Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi. The part-time lecturer is a contractual lecturer responsible only for teaching specific courses.

4.1.4 | National registration number (NIDN -Nomor Induk Dosen Nasional)

All SU faculty hiring practices must comply with the authorizing Ministry in Indonesia and any relevant labor laws of the Republic. The University will propose the registration of National Registration Number (NIDN) to the Director General of Higher Education (DIKTI), for all Indonesian full-time lecturers who have been in employment with the University for at least 3 months. The University will register a new NIDN or propose changes to an employee’s current NIDN in accordance with Permenristekdikti No. 2 of 2016.  The following documents must be submitted by the Lecturer (with Indonesian citizenship) to the HR Department:

1. Full-time Lecturer with a maximum age of 58 years (Permenristekdikti No. 2 the Year 2016);
2. Not being a permanent employee at another institution;
3. The lecturer’s student status should be registered with PD DIKTI for graduates after 2002;
4. Latest valid ID card (color/original, not photocopy);
5. Recent color photograph;
6. Certificates of Spiritual Health, Physical Health, and Drug-Free Status are all available. The certificates must be issued by a type C hospital or above and have validity status within six months.
7. Statement Letter from the Rector;
8. Contract of Employment;
9. Decree on Full-time Lecturer from Putera Sampoerna Foundation;
10. Complete diploma (starting S-1/D-4). For lecturer who graduates from foreign universities, a Decree on Degree Equivalency from the DIKTI is required;
11. If the lecturer has the Academic Rank, submit the most recent decree from DIKTI. Attach the latest decree on Academic Rank if the lecturer has it.

4.1.5 | Special Registration Number (NIDK -Nomor Induk Dosen Khusus)

Special Registration Number (NIDK – Nomor Induk Dosen Khusus) is given to lecturers appointed by the University through a Letter of Employment. The NIDK is usually requested for lecturer in special case such as retired, government employee, expert from other institution, or other. In general, lecturers who can obtain the NIDK are those who are in good physical condition, have appropriate academic qualifications, and do not have a criminal record involving narcotics or substance abuse. The following requirements (refer to Permenristekdikti No. 2 of 2016) must be submitted by the Lecturer to the HR Department:

1. The lecturer’s age at least 65 years
2. Latest valid ID card (color/original, not photocopy);
3. Recent color photograph;
4. Certificates of Spiritual Health, Physical Health, and Drug-Free Status are all available. It must be issued by a hospital of at least type C and have a validity duration of at least six months;
5. Statement Letter from the Rector;
6. Contract of Employment (at least 2 years);
7. Decree of appointment as a Special Lecturer;
8. Complete diploma (starting S-1/D-4). For lecturer who graduates from overseas universities, a Decree on Degree Equivalency from the DIKTI is required;
9. If the lecturer is still an active employee, a permission letter from the Institution’s head or those authorized by the leader is required.
10. Reference Letter of teaching and schedule for at least one semester in one year as many as four credits, as authorized by the Rector.
11. Expatriate lecturers: Working permit in Indonesia; Academic Rank at least associate professor; At least have three international publications in a reputable international journal.

Lecturer who does not meet the requirements to have NIDN or NIDK, the University may propose the NUP (Nomor Urut Pengajar). The following documents must be submitted to the HR Department:

1. Latest valid ID card (color/original, not photocopy);
2. Recent color photograph;
3. Certificates of Spiritual Health, Physical Health, and Drug-Free Status are all available. It must be issued by a hospital of at least type C and have a validity
4. Duration of at least six months;
5. Statement Letter from the Rector;
6. Contract of Employment;
7. Letter of appointment as a Part Time Lecturer (appointed by Rector or Dean);
8. Complete diploma (starting S-1/D-4). For lecturer who graduates from overseas universities, a Decree on Degree Equivalency from the DIKTI is required;

Academic Rank

All eligible Lecturers will seek to gain academic rank as per DIKTI regulations. The University will assist each lecturer in preparing and submitting their academic rank proposal. Academic rank is classified as follows:

1. Guru Besar (GB) / Professor
2. Lektor Kepala (LK) / Associate Professor
3. Lektor (L) / Assistant Professor
4. Asisten Ahli (AA) / Assistant Professor
5. Dosen atau belum memiliki jenjang akademik / Lecturer

Guru Besar (GB) / Professor

The rank of Professor is recommended for academic staff who have a doctoral degree appropriate to their field or its equivalent, and (a) a record that, taken as a whole, may be judged to be excellent, (b) a record of significant contribution to graduate and/or undergraduate education, and (c) a record since promotion to Lektor Kepala that indicates substantial, significant, and continued growth, development, and accomplishment in teaching, research/creative work, and service to the institution and community. To become a Professor, he/she should have acquired a minimum of 850 cumulative credit points.

Lektor Kepala (LK) / Associate Professor

The rank of Lektor Kepala is recommended/awarded to academic staff who have at least a master’s degree appropriate to their field or equivalent qualification, outstanding teaching experience, and appropriate accomplishment in scholarship or in research. To become a Lektor Kepala, he/she should have acquired a minimum of 400 cumulative credit points.

Lektor (L) / Assitant Professor

The rank of Lektor is recommended/awarded to academic staff who have at least a master’s degree and perform scholarly and/or service activities with clear distinctions between Asisten Ahli and Lektor Kepala in terms of job qualifications, work assignments, and expectations. To become a Lektor, he/she should have acquired a minimum of 200 cumulative credit points.

Asisten Ahli (AA) / Assistant Professor

To be appointed with the rank of Asisten Ahli academic staff should have a Master’s degree or its equivalent and should be otherwise well-qualified to teach.  Asisten Ahli are required to perform scholarly and/or service activities, but are clearly different from Asisten Ahli, Lektor and Lektor Kepala in terms of job qualifications, work assignments or expectations. To become Asisten Ahli he/she should have acquired minimum 150 of cumulative credit points.

Lecturer do not have Academic Rank

All Full-time lecturers with at least 2 (two) years of work experience are required to have a minimum academic rank as Asisten Ahli.

The academic rank promotion, the awarding of honorary degrees, and other academic achievements will comply to the procedures set by DIKTI and the University Senate. The internal process for appointing Guru Besar or Lektor Kepala is proposed, beginning from Faculty Council and progressing to the University Senate. The Faculty Council prepares a detailed report on the chosen Guru Besar or Lektor Kepala and recommends its appointment. The faculty council will then make a recommendation to the Dean, who will then seek recommendations from the University Senate Standing Committee on Academic Affairs, the University Executive, and the University Senate. The University Senate recommendation is then registered to Lembaga Layanan Pendidikan Tinggi (LLDIKTI).

Lecturer Certification

All qualified Full Time Lecturers can be certified through the program of Lecturer Certification [Sertifikasi Dosen (SerDos)] conducted annually by DIKTI. The quota of lecturers who are eligible to join the certification program is determined by DIKTI based on the University’s (Pangkalan Data Pendidikan Tinggi- PDDIKTI) (report and will be announced by LLDIKTI. The SerDos program including with the status of eligibility and the whole process is conducted through an online system at https://sister.kemdikbud.go.id/auth/login.

The requirements for SerDos candidates will follow and comply with the DIKTI regulations. If there are any changes in regulations, the requirements will refer to the newest ones. These are the current general requirements:

1. Registered in the higher education database (PD-DIKTI);
2. Have an academic qualification of at least Master’s degree/equivalent;
3. Have NIDN or have NIDK;
4. Having at least two years of service at the university’s home-base, confirmed by the BKD (Beban Kerja Dosen) report with minimum 4 semester
5. Have a minimum academic rank of Asisten Ahli;
6. Have a rank or a decree on inpassing/equivalent from DIKTI (Guru Besar (GB)/Professor and Lektor Kepala (LK)/Associate Professor), and Kopertis (Lektor (L)/Assistant
7. Professor and Asisten Ahli (AA)/Assistant Professor)
8. Lecturers appointed for further study equivalent to 12 credits per year can be included.
9. Join the Training of PEKERTI (Peningkatan Keterampilan Teknik Instruksional) conducted by DIKTI or other appointed institutions.