Factors Affecting Job Satisfaction Level of Academic Staff in Pakistan

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze the job satisfaction level of academic staff in the Islamia University of Bahawalpur. This study investigates the impact of pay, job security, coworkers, and promotion opportunities on job satisfaction level of the academic staff. A sample of 60 academic staff members holding different positions such as Lecturers, Assistant Professors, Associate Professors and Professors was used to for data collection using convenience-sampling approach through a structured verified questionnaire. It was concluded based on findings that the most important factor having major impact on the satisfaction level of academic staff is pay level then it comes security, promotion opportunities and ultimately coworkers.

Keywords: Job satisfaction, Academic staff, Pay, Job security, Coworkers, Promotion opportunities, Teachers satisfaction