Law Summary
Role and Status of Civilian Faculty
- Civilian instructors hired to support the increasing number of cadets.
- Faculty appointed, ranked, and promoted according to the Faculty Merit System approved in 1993.
- Compensation based on Republic Act No. 6758 (Salary Standardization Law).
- Academic ranks correspond to specified Salary Grades and monthly salaries.
Salary Discrepancy Issue
- Republic Act No. 9166 increased cadet base pay, resulting in cadets earning more than several civilian academic ranks.
- Recognized as unfair, demoralizing, and detrimental to faculty morale and PMA's mission effectiveness.
- Existing laws and policies hinder resolution of this pay disparity.
Section 1: Recruitment, Selection, and Appointment
- Applicants must have relevant training and experience in their subject area.
- Stringent selection process includes interviews, teaching demonstration, physical and neuro-psychological exams, and background check.
- Initial appointment on a contractual basis at a rank aligned with criteria used by other higher education institutions.
- Eligibility for regular/permanent appointment after one year of satisfactory service.
Section 2: Utilization of Civilian Faculty
- Primarily tasked to instruct cadets.
- May perform additional duties such as research, speechwriting, academic advising, organizational advising, and administrative roles.
Section 3: Performance Appraisal
- Faculty evaluated every term.
- Performance composite includes ratings from cadets, peers, and department heads.
- Outstanding performance recognized.
- Two consecutive unsatisfactory ratings may lead to termination or sanction after due process.
Section 4: Promotion Criteria and Process
- Promotion based on meeting points set by the Criteria for Evaluation.
- Conditions include two consecutive "Very Satisfactory" ratings, minimum Department Head Assessment score, minimum Interview Assessment score.
- Detailed point brackets correspond to faculty rank and Salary Grade.
- A Promotion/Selection Board comprising academic leaders recommends promotions to higher authorities.
Section 5: Faculty Development
- Progressive faculty development programs institutionalized.
- Includes scholarships, in-house training, seminars, workshops, conventions, and short courses.
Section 6: Salary and Benefits
- Salaries paid as per rank/Salary Grade under the Salary Standardization Law.
- Instructor's Incentive Pay of up to 25% of monthly salary for meeting a minimum instructional load of 30 units per academic year.
- Entitled to all other government employee benefits.
Section 7: Discipline
- Suspension or dismissal only for lawful cause and after due process.
- Faculty Manual, applicable rules, and Civil Service Law govern disciplinary proceedings.
Section 8: Transitory Provisions
- Faculty members without requisite masters degree at enactment have five years to comply.
Section 9: Funding
- Salary adjustments funded from agency savings initially, then incorporated into agency appropriations.
Section 10: Effectivity
- Rules and regulations take effect upon approval of this Executive Order.