# Comprehensive Guide to Faculty Recruitment at Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta
Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) stands proudly as a premier institution among the 170 Muhammadiyah Higher Education institutions across Indonesia. Guided by its foundational philosophy of merging academic discourse with Islamic principles, UMS cultivates an environment where modern scientific mastery blends seamlessly with ethical, faith-based values. Established in 1981, the university continuously refines its educational frameworks to prepare globally competitive, highly competent graduates. Aspiring educators eager to contribute to this vibrant academic community are invited to review the comprehensive recruitment guidelines, general prerequisites, and specific department openings detailed below.
## Application Procedure and Selection Stages
Candidates wishing to join the academic staff must complete the digital application form accurately. Once the administrative screening concludes successfully, shortlisted applicants will receive invitations for computerized testing covering English proficiency and the Academic Potential Test.
* Schedule: Monday through Friday, 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM local time.
* Location: BP-SDM Unit Office, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta.
* Important Note: Testing spans a strict three-hour duration. Late arrivals exceeding 11:00 AM or candidates appearing outside scheduled days will not be accommodated. Applicants possessing valid, officially recognized certificates (such as institutional English and academic potential scores) may be exempt from this testing phase.
## General Candidate Qualifications
Prospective faculty members must satisfy a rigorous baseline of personal, professional, and health criteria before final appointment:
* Citizenship and Faith: Must be an Indonesian citizen of the Islamic faith.
* Age Limits:
* Maximum 30 years old for Master's (S2) degree holders.
* Maximum 40 years old for Doctoral (S3) degree holders and Specialist Physicians.
* Legal Standing: Possess a clean record, proven by an official Police Clearance Certificate (SKCK) verifying no history of criminal imprisonment.
* Academic Pedigree for Master’s (S2) / Specialist I:
* Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 (4.0 scale) with a study duration of no more than three years, perfectly linear with the undergraduate degree.
* Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.25 (4.0 scale) achieved within a maximum study duration of five years.
* Academic Pedigree for Doctorate (S3) / Specialist II:
* Minimum Master's GPA of 3.50 (4.0 scale) within a three-year study limit.
* Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.25 (4.0 scale) within a five-year limit.
* Proven publication record in reputable international journals.
* Language Proficiency: Valid certificates demonstrating a minimum TOEFL ITP score of 525, IELTS 5.5, TOEFL CBT 195, TOEFL IBT 61, or TOAFL 500.
* Health Clearances: Must submit formal health certificates (physical, psychological, and drug-free screenings) issued by a government-run regional hospital (RSUD/RSJ) upon acceptance.
* Employment Status: Must not be bound by active work contracts or hold active candidate/permanent employee status elsewhere.
## Specific Department Vacancies and Requirements
1. Elementary School Teacher Education (PGSD)
* Openings: S3 (2 positions)
* Criteria: Doctoral degree with a direct, specialized pathway in education.
2. Management
* Openings: S3 (2 positions)
* Criteria: Direct, linear doctoral degree in Management.
3. Law
* Openings: S2 (2 positions), S3 (1 position)
* Fields: Civil Law, International Law.
* Core Competencies: Strong theoretical and practical mastery of legal frameworks; ability to produce original, peer-reviewed academic literature.
* Additional Expectations: Demonstrated reputation in scholarly publishing, commitment to institutional growth, strong academic communication skills, and English proficiency.
4. Civil Engineering
* Openings: S2 (1 position), S3 (1 position)
* Criteria: Preference given to candidates holding or actively pursuing a doctoral degree in Civil Engineering, specifically focusing on Structural or Hydro Engineering.
5. Mechanical Engineering
* Openings: S2 (1 position), S3 (1 position)
* Specializations:
Materials and Manufacturing:* Materials Science & Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering & Systems.
Energy:* Energy Conversion & Systems, Thermal & Fluid Engineering.
6. Industrial Engineering
* Openings: S3 (2 positions)
* Criteria: Doctoral graduates in Industrial Engineering with advanced capabilities in manufacturing and ICT. Male candidates are preferred.
7. Geography
* Openings: S3 (1 position)
* Criteria: Specialization in Human Geography, backed by a strong portfolio of international journal publications.
8. Psychology
* Openings: S2 (3 positions)
* Criteria: Minimum Master's degree in Psychology; doctoral holders and certified Industrial/Organizational Psychologists receive priority.
9. Islamic Education (PAI)
* Openings: S2 (3 positions)
* Criteria: Doctorate/PhD holders, preferably from overseas institutions, exhibiting strict adherence to Muhammadiyah values.
* Linear Educational Paths (S1 to S3):
* Islamic Education / Sociology of Islamic Education.
* Educational Psychology / Islamic Educational Psychology.
* Islamic Educational Technology / Media Development.
* Additional Mandates: Proficiency in English and Arabic; mastery of Quranic sciences, Hadith, and Ushul Fiqh; memorization of at least 5 Juz of the Quran (Juz 1-3, 29-30); active involvement in Muhammadiyah organizational efforts; strict adherence to moral codes, including being a non-smoker.
10. Quranic Sciences and Tafsir
* Openings: S2 (1 position)
* Criteria: Linear educational background from Bachelor's to Doctoral levels in Quranic Sciences and Tafsir.
* Additional Mandates: Arabic and English fluency; memorization of at least 20 Juz of the Quran (Hafiz prioritized); strong alignment with Muhammadiyah principles and code of conduct; maximum age of 40.
11. Sharia Economic Law
* Openings: S2 (2 positions)
* Criteria: Doctoral degree preferred (overseas graduates prioritized) with linear progression spanning Sharia/Law undergraduate degrees up to specialized Sharia Business Law graduate programs.
* Additional Mandates: Multilingual competency (English and Arabic), Quranic memorization of at least 4 Juz, adherence to Muhammadiyah organizational ethics, and a maximum age of 40.
12. Physiotherapy (Bachelor)
* Openings: S2 (2 positions), S3 (1 position)
* Criteria: Master's degree in Health or Physiotherapy with a foundational bachelor’s or professional physiotherapy background. Higher preference given to doctoral candidates or active doctoral students in health sciences.
13. Public Health (Bachelor)
* Openings: S2 (1 position), S3 (1 position)
* Specialized Profiles:
* Focus on Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences.
* Focus on Health Policy Administration, with specialized competence in health economics, healthcare financing, budgeting, and cost-effectiveness research.
14. Medical Education
* Openings: S2 (2 positions), S3 (2 positions)
* Criteria: Medical specialists across clinical and foundational domains, including Medical Education, Health Sciences, Surgery, Biochemistry, Psychiatry, ENT, Neurology, Hospital Administration, and Obstetrics/Gynecology. Doctoral positions prioritize Family Medicine and Primary Care specialists.
15. Dentistry Education
* Openings: S2 (2 positions), S3 (2 positions)
* Criteria: Dental specialists (Orthodontics, Oral Surgery, Forensic Odontology, Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Oral Medicine, Prosthodontics, Conservative Dentistry, Radiology) or Master's/Doctoral graduates in Dentistry, Oral Biology, Clinical Dentistry, and Dental Biomaterials.
16. Communication Science
* Openings: S3 (3 positions)
* Criteria: Linear doctoral degree in Communication Science supported by documented research publication experience.
17. Software Engineering (Informatics)
* Openings: S2 (1 position), S3 (1 position)
* Required Focus Areas:
* IoT and ML/AI integration (Male candidate).
* Network Security and ML/AI integration (Male candidate).
* Knowledge Engineering / Data Science with ML/AI integration (Male candidate).
Note: All roles require relevant international journal publication histories.*
18. Informatics Engineering Education
* Openings: S3 (2 positions)
* Criteria: Strictly linear doctoral education.
19. Physical Education
* Openings: S3 (2 positions)
* Criteria: Strictly linear doctoral education.
20. Digital Business
* Openings: S3 (2 positions)
* Required Profile: Informatics Bachelor's paired with a Management Master's, or dual Management degrees accompanied by a National Professional Certification (BNSP) in Digital Business, Digital Marketing, or Financial Technology. Priority given to expertise in marketing management, digital marketing, fintech, and digital entrepreneurship.
21. Information Systems
* Openings: S2 (1 position), S3 (1 position)
* Specialized Tracks:
Strategic Information Systems:* Focus on IS/IT Management, Business Information Systems, Enterprise Architecture, IS Governance, CRM, and IT Project Management.
Data Analytics and IS Technology:* Focus on Data Science, Business Analytics, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Support Systems, and Secure Computing.