3.1 | Classification of Employees

A. Purpose
To define position categories for Sampoerna University employees.

B. Scope
This policy applies to all Sampoerna University employees.

3.1.1 | Academic Staff (Lecturers, Adjuncts, and Related Instructional Positions)

3.1.1A | Full-Time Lecturers

1. An instructional position assigned to a Faculty and/or Study Program.  Full-time lecturers are eligible for academic rank and permanent employment status.
2. Full-time lecturers are expected to work a minimum of five (5) days or equal to 40 hours per week.  Primary duties of full-time lecturers are to carry out Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi, which consists of teaching, community service and research.  Other duties include institutional service at the Faculty and University level through service on committees.
3. All expatriate lecturers are hired in compliance with Indonesian Labor Law.
4. Academic rank will be assigned and determined based on government regulations.  New lecturers who are hired without rank will seek to gain academic rank within two years of their initial appointment.  The University will assist each lecturer in preparing and submitting their academic rank proposals either for initial rank status or for promotion in rank.  Academic rank is classified as follows based on government regulations:
   a. Guru Besar (GB)/Professor
   b. Lektor Kepala (LK)/Associate Professor
   c. Lektor (L)/Assistant Professor
   d. Asisten Ahli (AA)/Assistant Professor
   e. Dosen atau belum memiliki jenjang akademik/LecturerQuestions regarding current requirements for initial rank or promotion in rank should be directed to the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs.
5. Compensation and benefits for full-time faculty are based on the University’s salary scale for full-time employees.

3.1.1B | Contractual Lecturers

1.  A contractual lecturer is an academic staff member with a limited-term contract to teach a particular course and/or complete assigned research and community service projects.
2. There are three types of contract lecturers:
   • Home Based Lecturers—have a lecturer registration number (NIDN) at Sampoerna University and are obligated to conduct Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi without other assignments.
   • Adjunct Faculty— are obligated to conduct Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi without other assignments. A lecturer registration number (NIDN) at Sampoerna University isbut not required. Adjunct faculty are typically hired for a period of up to one year.
   • Part-Time Lecturers—are contractual lecturers responsible only for teaching specific courses during a specified semester. They may be renewed on a semester-by-semester basis.
3. The pay structure for Contractual Lecturers is not based on the University’s salary schedule for full-time employees.

3.1.1C | Administrative Faculty

1. An individual who is eligible to teach and whose responsibilities are primarily administrative.
2. The President and Rector are members of the administrative faculty, as is the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs. The Deans are also considered part of the administrative faculty. Others who are qualified to serve as instructional faculty may also be designated as members of the administrative faculty by the President or Rector.
3. A member of the administrative faculty may also hold rank as defined by University policy and government guidelines.
4. Position titles in this category are varied and are assigned by the supervising authority subject to the approval of the President or Rector.
5. Administrative faculty are considered Structural Positions for the purpose of calculating workload. Assignments, work credit and benefits are determined by the structural assignment.

3.1.1D | Affiliated Faculty

A faculty position held by an individual who provides instruction without compensation for students enrolled in credit-bearing programs.

3.1.1E | Visiting Faculty

1. A faculty position held by an individual who is visiting the University for the purpose of collaboration or to augment the capabilities of the University through an appointment not covered by other faculty categories.
2. Examples include a Fulbright scholar or a person on leave from their home institution.
3. Members of the visiting faculty are not eligible for rank or rank promotion. They may have responsibilities for teaching, research or service as deemed appropriate by the University.  They may also serve on a wide range of academic governance bodies subject to University policy.
4. Appointments made to the visiting faculty are typically no more than one year. However, they may be extended upon mutual agreement between the faculty member and the University.

3.1.2 | Professional and Non-Academic Staff

Professional and Non-Academic Staff are professional employees who contribute significantly to the success of Sampoerna University.  Staff bring to the University an important set of professional skills, develop a wealth of institutional knowledge, provide essential resources, and work alongside of faculty and Administration in realizing the University’s mission.  These positions include, among others, librarians, advisors, student support staff, laboratory assistants, IT support staff, recruitment and enrollment services staff, human resources staff, finance and general affairs staff, and others who are not classified as faculty.

1. Full-time professional staff are expected to work a minimum of five (5) days or equal to 40 hours per week.
2. Compensation and benefits for full-time staff are based on the University’s salary scale for full-time employees.
3. Work assignments for professional staff vary widely based on University and unit needs. Supervisors are responsible for establishing full-time weekly work schedules and work assignments.

3.1.3 | Temporary or Contract Staff

1. Temporary or Contract Staff employees may be full-time or part-time.
2. Temporary or Contract Staff are appointed to a professional staff position which is not permanent in nature.
3. Salary and benefits are not governed by the prevailing University salary schedule.
4. No employee holding a temporary staff appointment may work in the same position more than a twelve (12)-month period of time, except upon reauthorization by their respective Division Head.

3.1.4 | Student Employees

1. A student employee shall be defined as anyone enrolled at Samporna University at least half time (as defined by the University Catalog). These positions are “at will” and all student employees may be released or terminated without cause at any time.
2. When school is in session, a student employee may work no more than 20 hours per week. When school is not in session, and during summer, a student may work more than 20 hours per week.
3. Student employees are not eligible for benefits.