Job Satisfaction Among University Teachers of Saudi Arabia: An Empirical Study of Salman Bin Abdul Aziz University

Author:Tarek Tawfik Alkhateeb1*, Saji George2, Mohammad Tariq Intezar3

Abstract:
Employee satisfaction is an essential tool for continuing growth of educational systems around the world. Same is in case of Saudi Arabian Universities. The major aim of the present study captioned, “ Job Satisfaction among Teachers of Saudi Arabia: An Empirical Study of Salman Bin Abdul Aziz University” is to find factors influencing satisfaction, level of satisfaction, know the strengths and weaknesses of the university and suggest actions to increase the satisfaction level of teachers. The overall results suggest that satisfaction levels of different dimensions are neither high nor low. It is also found that faculty members are satisfied with overall Work Environment and Culture, Authority, Interpersonal Relationships, Supervision, but these factors have to be reinforced for maintaining the satisfaction levels. Interpersonal relationships are given high importance among all other variables under study. The major strengths of the university are infrastructure, leadership, student centered, safe/ hygienic environment and high interpersonal relationships. The major weaknesses of the university are lack of clear administrative policies/procedure, communication gaps, low salary levels, feeling of job insecurity, lack of facilities learning resource materials, and lack of extracurricular activities, discriminations/disparities. The major suggestions for improvements in teachers satisfaction includes contract period to be increased to at least 3-5 years, administrative and financial support for faculty development, increase in increments and health benefits, rewards, support interactions through academic and extracurricular activities.

Keywords:Keywords: Job Satisfaction, University Teachers, Saudi Arabia, Employee satisfaction, educational systems.

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International Journal of Trade & Commerce (Vol: 2 Issue:2)