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In the issuance of appointments, the requirement for publication is deemed

complied with when the process of application and screening started within six (6) months

from the date of publication and if the vacancy is filled-up not later than nine (9) months

from the date of publication.

If the vacant position is not filled-up within the nine (9) month period, it shall be

republished.

Note: If a faculty is appointed as SUC President, he/she loses his/her faculty rank.

However, if it is a designation, he/she retains his/her faculty rank.

3. The status of appointment for a faculty is either any of the following:

a. Permanent appointment shall be issued to a faculty with a vertical Master’s degree

and who meets the established qualification standards of the university and other

statutory bodies.

b. Temporary appointment shall be issued to a faculty if one of the requirements is not

met except for professional education subjects.

A faculty under temporary status does not have security of tenure hence,

may be terminated from the service at the expiration of his/her appointment or for any

valid cause and after due process. As such, he/she shall not be considered unlawfully

terminated, hence, not entitled to claim back wages and/or separation pay.

A faculty under temporary status may be terminated without necessarily

being replaced by another or may be replaced within the twelve-month period by a

qualified applicant.

A 30-day written notice signed by the appointing authority shall be issued

to the faculty with temporary appointment prior to the termination of his/her service.

4. All appointments whether permanent, temporary or contract of service shall pass

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