University lecturer salary

[akr07]

Hi. I am going into my 2nd interview for the position of English Services Coordinator/Proofreader/Lecturer at Binus Univ. in Jakarta. They are not intending to provide a salary range for this position, despite numerous request on my part ... it's basically become a cat & mouse game that I don't see me winning.

So, I have devised an expected salary formula, based upon my current (Singapore) salary matched against 2012 Consumer Price Index Jakarta cost of living data (http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/rankings.jsp), also factoring in the job responsibilities delineated in the job description plus a nominal bump for monthly rental costs (in the greater Jakarta CBD area).

Based on this equation, I have arrived at the following salary/housing allowance expectation:

Monthly Salary: $2300 USD
Monthly Housing: $500 USD
TOTAL: $2800 USD/Month
Any analysis and feedback is greatly appreciated!

[waarmstrong]

Sounds like a bargain for Binus University. The housing allowance is probably low; consider doubling it.

[akr07]

Thanks very much for your prompt & thoughtful reply!

[travellingchez]

I've sent you a PM.

[TheRuralJuror]

Binus JWC (Binus International and Business School) or the other Binus? Housing allowance is definitely too low.

[akr07]

JWC, yes. Thanks for the info Re: housing allowance...

[SamanthaB]

Are you a qualified professor? Or even teacher? I'm asking because that salary seems very, very low. As a point of reference, my salary (as a Kindergarten teacher) is about the same as the one you're considering-- not including all of my fringe benefits (housing, bonus, flight reimbursement, etc...). College professors should probably earn more than Kindergarten teachers, right?

[akr07]

Thank you, SamanthaB. A point of reference is exactly what I've been searching for, especially since this is sort of unique position I'm interviewing for. And, I'm also just not used to not being given at least a broad salary range up-front. Your input, combined with general consensus from other sources, suggests I need to raise both my salary and housing allowance expectations to begin the negotiation process...

[jim69]

Easier to negotiate down than to negotiate up,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
If they want you they will negotiate with you, even if you start to high. If they dont want you then you have lost nothing, just put what you expect to be fair and just add negotialble.

[TheRuralJuror]

JWC, yes. Thanks for the info Re: housing allowance...
I'm assuming then that this is a full-time position and that you have a master's degree, yes? Based on what I know about how much part-time lecturers get paid there, you can definitely go higher on your requested salary as well (a third more, perhaps?).

[dairyking]

I'd have to agree with the other posters that you should ask for more: base salary and housing. Perhaps also a transportation allowance? Accommodation in desirable neighborhoods/apartment complexes can cost a fair penny. TheRuralJuror's suggestion of a third more sounds reasonable.

SamanthaB: All teachers (even those in Kindergarten) should get more money, right? :-)

[SamanthaB]

SamanthaB: All teachers (even those in Kindergarten) should get more money, right? :-)

Hahaha, I think my salary is pretty much on par with market-rate. ...But if someone wants to offer more, I'm open to negotiation! :)

[noname]

Definitely too little. I interviewed for Binus once and was accepted. What they offered me as a middle/high school teacher is higher than what you have in mind. But they made me jump through hoops first and in the end I felt the pay was a little too low. I accepted another job that paid around 1000 USD more with better benefits. I didn't try to negotiate as Binus was my 2nd choice and my school of choice had already accepted me.

[akr07]

I just sent you a PM!