Employment and Compensation Issues of Civilian Faculty
- Civilian instructors augment military officers due to increased cadet numbers.
- Civilian faculty appointed and promoted under the Faculty Merit System approved by the Civil Service Commission in 1993.
- Salaries aligned with Republic Act No. 6758, the Salary Standardization Law.
- Instructor I salary set at Salary Grade 12, with monthly pay of P11,167.00.
- Republic Act No. 9166 (2002) increased PMA cadets' base pay to P14,538.00 as of January 2004, surpassing pay of several civilian faculty ranks, causing pay disparity.
Implications of Pay Discrepancy and Legal Constraints
- Existing laws prevent PMA from addressing the salary inversion issue.
- Pay inequity undermines fairness and faculty morale, potentially decreasing productivity.
- Such conditions risk compromising PMA’s mission effectiveness.
Recruitment, Selection, and Appointment Procedures for Civilian Faculty
- Recruitment requires relevant training and experience in the applicant's field.
- Selection involves multiple interviews, teaching demonstration, physical and neuro-psychological examinations, and background checks.
- Initial appointment is contractual, with faculty rank based on criteria used by state universities and educational institutions.
- Regular/permanent appointment possible after one year of satisfactory service.
Utilization of Civilian Faculty
- Primarily tasked as instructors for cadets.
- May serve in additional roles such as researchers, speechwriters, academic advisers, or administrative officers.
Performance Appraisal and Consequences
- Performance evaluated every term through cadet, peer, and department head ratings.
- Outstanding performers receive recognition.
- Two consecutive unsatisfactory ratings may lead to termination or sanctions following due process.
Promotion of Civilian Faculty
- Based on evaluation criteria and point system linked to academic ranks and salary grades.
- Conditions for promotion include: two consecutive "Very Satisfactory" ratings, minimum points from department head assessment, and interview evaluation.
- A Promotion/Selection Board composed of academic heads reviews and recommends promotions.
Faculty Development Programs
- PMA implements programs for faculty competency and professionalism enhancement.
- Includes scholarships, in-house training, seminars, workshops, conventions, and short courses.
Salary and Benefits
- Salaries correspond to ranks and salary grades per the Salary Standardization Law.
- Instructor’s Incentive Pay up to 25% of monthly salary for a minimum 30 instructional units per academic year.
- Eligibility for incentive contingent on continued faculty membership.
- Civilian faculty entitled to standard government employee benefits.
Discipline and Due Process
- Suspension or dismissal only for cause and after due process.
- Procedures governed by Faculty Manual, PMA rules, and Civil Service Law.
Transitory Provision
- Civilian faculty lacking a master’s degree at the order's effectivity have five years to comply with this requirement.
Source of Funding
- Salary adjustments funded initially from agency savings; subsequent amounts included in agency appropriations.
Effectivity
- The rules and regulations become effective upon approval on February 18, 2004.