A Study of Job Satisfaction among Public University Teachers

Abstract

The major purpose of this study is to explore the level of job satisfaction among public university teachers in India (Delhi & NCR region). The objectives of the study were to assess the general satisfaction level of university teachers, to determine the impact of different dimensions on the satisfaction level of university teachers, and to give suggestions to improve the university teacher's job satisfaction level. The public university teachers from Delhi and NCR region constituted the population of the study. A sample of 200 teachers was drawn from this population. A questionnaire was used as a research tool to assess the level of job satisfaction level of public university teachers on different dimensions like: Service condition policies, technological and information needs, attitude and behavior of authorities, academic environment conditions, working environment conditions, compensation policies, research and development facilities, fringe benefits, attitude and behavior of colleagues, attitude and behavior of administrative staff, and attitude and behavior of students. Findings of the study shows that public university teachers are almost satisfied in most of the dimensions except on the dimensions like facilities provided by the university, attitude and behavior of administrative staff, attitude and behavior of students and coordination and cooperation among the co-faculty members.