Sharia Economic Law Review on Minimum Work Tenure for Lecturer Certification at West Java PTKIs

Abstract

Introduction: Lecturer Certification (Serdos) is a professional legitimacy mechanism governed by Government Regulation No. 37 of 2009 and Ministerial Regulation No. 44 of 2024, requiring at least two years of service and the academic rank of Assistant Expert as prerequisites. However, various deviations from these requirements have been identified at several Islamic Religious Higher Education Institutions (PTKI) in West Java.
Methods: This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach by analyzing primary documents, relevant legal frameworks, and conducting interviews with lecturers at PTKI institutions who experienced inconsistencies in the certification process.

Results: The findings indicate that some lecturers were certified despite not fulfilling the two-year tenure requirement or submitting their Workload Reports (BKD). These discrepancies suggest irregularities in administrative control and potential violations of the regulatory framework.

Discussion: In the perspective of Sharia Economic Law, such practices contradict the principles of ‘adl (justice), amanah (trust), and maslahah (public benefit). Misallocation of certification funds undermines the integrity of public finance governance and erodes the ethical foundations of Islamic higher education.

Conclusion: The study calls for a reassessment of Serdos policies, particularly regarding tenure requirements and monitoring mechanisms. It also emphasizes the importance of aligning implementation with Sharia-based ethical governance.

Novelty: This research introduces a Sharia Economic Law perspective to evaluate Serdos implementation, and recommends affirmative policies prioritizing lecturers who hold doctoral degrees or academic ranks of Lektor, recognizing their academic merit without being bound strictly by tenure length.