The Effects of Demographic and Institutional Characteristics on Job Satisfaction of University Faculty in Vietnam

Abstract

In recent years, several studies have examined the job satisfaction and dissatisfaction of university faculty in developed countries, little is known about lecturers' job satisfaction or dissatisfaction in the developing countries like Vietnam. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the relationship between job satisfaction and demographic, institutional characteristics of university academic members in the technology and science fields. The study used a questionnaire to survey with 150 academic members from three public universities was selected as a statistical sample. Three universities were used in pilot study to act as pre-test to the instruments of data collection to ensure their reliability. This study of data was analyzed by use of descriptive statistics, analysis of variance, and regression analysis by Statistical Package for Social Science software. The study showed that most respondents were satisfied in their job. There were significant difference in job satisfaction level based on gender, national graduation, and discipline. The present analysis found that job satisfaction of academic members significantly affected by their demographic and institutional factors. Recommendations on the study's findings to the management of university are also discussed.

Factors Affecting Job Motivation Among Faculty Members of Tabriz School of Dentistry Based on the Herzberg’s 2-Factor Theory

“…In general, individuals in this study reported a moderate level of job motivation and their level of motivation was not significantly different based on gender, marital status, academic degree and age. In contrast, the results of a study in Vietnam showed that gender, field of study and national graduation had a significant effect on job satisfaction (12). Hoseyni et al at Yazd University of Medical Sciences found that job motivation of faculty members was related to gender and work experience.…”

“…In some studies, the nature of work, job progression, occupational security and relationship with others and in other studies, university policies, relationships with superior colleagues and salaries had the greatest impact on employees' motivation (7)(8)(9)(10). Some studies have considered the job satisfaction of university professors related to demographic factors such as age, gender and work experience and some others have denied the effect of these factors (8,12). Successful managers at universities are individuals that can create a situation to satisfy the faculty members' motivations by identifying effective factors.…”