Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction of Teachers in a University Case Study in Zhanjiang University of Science and Technology, China
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Materials and Methods: This study focuses on the teaching faculty of 11 sub-colleges within Zhanjiang University of Science and Technology as the research subject. Following an extensive literature review, teacher interviews, and analysis of 80 questionnaires, the study conducts a comprehensive examination to identify the factors influencing job satisfaction among teachers at Zhanjiang University of Science and Technology. Before distributing the questionnaire, Item- Objective Congruence (IOC) and a pilot test of Cronbach's Alpha were adopted to test the content validity and reliability. The study elucidates the significance of policies promoting teachers' autonomy, inspirational motivation, and intellectual stimulation. Additionally, it identifies five key factors, including teachers' self-efficacy and career motivation, that impact job satisfaction among teachers.
Results: Based on these findings, this paper proposes suggestions and countermeasures to enhance job satisfaction among faculty members at Zhanjiang University of Science and Technology. This research will provide theoretical references and practical foundations for effective management and development strategies at Zhanjiang University of Science and Technology while also offering novel insights into higher vocational college administration. The purpose of this research is to examine the factors impacting Job Satisfaction of Teachers in Zhanjiang University of Science and Technology, China. Sample data was collected from the target population by using a quantitative method and a questionnaire as a tool.
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