Search for the next USM President

The Board of Regents of the University of Southern Mindanao formally and publicly announces that the Search for the next USM President is NOW OPEN.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Applicants for SUC Presidency must possess the following minimum qualifications:

1. Not less than thirty-five (35) years old and not a day older than the sixty-first (61st) birthday at the time of the expiration of the term of the incumbent President;
2. A natural born Filipino citizen;
3. Holder of an earned doctorate degree from a CHED-recognized HEI or foreign institution accredited   by its respective   higher education ministry/ commission or appropriate regulatory body, which is defined as Level 8 in the PQF, under RA No. 10968;
4. With proven track record as SUC/LUC administrator (e.g., president, vice- president, dean, campus   administrator, director)   or   high-level   management    executive/    administrator,   whether   in  the   public  or   private
   sector,    for  at   least  five   years; Nomenclature of the position,  especially in the private sector may be clarified by the GB as long position is high-level management;  and
5. Must not have been convicted for a crime involving moral turpitude, or an offense punishable by imprisonment for a period exceeding six (6) years, or suspended administratively for twelve (12) months, or dismissed from the service.

DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
Interested applicants must submit one (1)   set of original and six (6) photocopies of the following documents to the SCP Secretariat:

1. Formal application letter addressed to the Chairperson of the USM Governing Board;
   Hon. RONALD L. ADAMAT
   Commissioner
   Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
   4th Floor HEDC Building, C.P. Garcia, UP Diliman, Quezon City

2. Detailed Curriculum Vitae, attested, and signed by the applicant;
3. Transcript of records, training certifications, professional accreditations, diplomas, and employment/service records;
4. Published research work, if any;
5. Signed   and   notarized   statement   containing   the   Proposed Vision, Mission, and Development Goals for USM by the applicant;
6. Certificates/clearances from the following government agencies, obtained no more than three (3) months from the filing date of the application, indicating that the applicant has not been found guilty in any administrative or criminal case;
   • National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)
   • Sandiganbayan
   • Civil Service Commission (CSC) 
   • Office of the City Prosecutor
   • Office of the Ombudsman (for government   employees)
   • Institution/Company where the applicant is previously or presently employed

NOTE: In case of delay in the issuance of the agency/office concerned due to fortuitous events, proof of payment of the application fee may be used in the application subject to submission of the Certificates/Clearances at the time of the pre-evaluation process by the SCP, set on September 16, 2024.

7. Certificate of Leave of Absence (for applicants who are on leave of absence);  
8. Birth certificate authenticated by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA);
9. Medical certificate of physical fitness issued by a physician from a government health institution not in any way connected with the applicant or the SUC applied for, obtained no later than three months from the date of application;
10. Drug testing certificate pursuant to the CSC Memorandum   Circular   No.   13, s. 2017;
11. Neuro-psychiatric examination result from a government health institution, obtained no more than three months from the filing date of the application.  In case there is none, the neuro-psychiatric examination result shall be obtained from a DOH-accredited institution not connected with the applicant.  The result shall indicate that the purpose of the neuro-psychiatric examination is for the application for USM Presidency;

The Search Committee reserves the right to verify the results of the examination.

12. Duly accomplished, computerized, and notarized Personal Data Sheet (CSC Form 212); 
13. Recently filed Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) (for government employees);
14.   Other documents that may be required by the USM Governing Board.

The Search Committee reserves the right to reject any application that is not in conformity with the applicable provisions of RA No. 8292 and its IRR, and CMO No. 7, Series of 2022 aside from the enumerated requirements.

The Search Committee reserves the right to validate and verify the authenticity of documents submitted and the right to accept or reject any document that it deems to be questionable.

An applicant who does not meet any of the above minimum qualifications and fails to submit any of the documentary requirements shall automatically be disqualified from the search process.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION AND THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS SHALL BE NOT LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 12, 2024, 5:00 P.M.

All applications must be addressed to:
Hon. RONALD L. ADAMAT
CHED Commissioner and
Chairperson, USM Board of Regents

c/o ARIADNE ROSE ESQUILLON
Executive Assistant and Chief of Staff – Office of Commissioner Ronald L. Adamat
Head Secretariat – USM SCP
CHED-HEDC Building, CP

OR

c/o JENNIFER E. SINCO
Secretary of the University and the Board of Regents
Member – Secretariat USM SCP
2nd Floor, Administration Building
USM, Kabacan, Cotabato
Mobile Number: (0968) 282-2827

Email address: [email protected]