Satisfaction Of Faculty Members Research Articles

Assessment the satisfaction level of faculty members from virtual teaching during corona crisis in Rafsanjan School of Medicine.

Evaluating the experiences and the satisfaction level of the academic members is an important parameter in planning for virtual education during COVID-19 pandemic. The present study was designed to evaluate the satisfaction level of faculty members of Rafsanjan School of Medicine regarding virtual education in COVID-19 crisis in two stages between 2019 and 2022. This descriptive study was conducted on the faculty members of Rafsanjan Medical School. The satisfaction level with virtual education during the COVID-19 pandemic was determined using a researcher-made questionnaire with appropriate validity and reliability. For analysing of quantitative variables, the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, independent t tests and one-way analysis of variance and multiple linear regression were used. Data showed that only 15.2% of the faculty members had a previous experience of virtual teaching prior to the pandemic and 30.3% had a history of passing the empowerment course on virtual education before the COVID-19 crisis. Moreover, 68.2% passed the empowerment course on virtual education at the same time as the COVID-19 epidemic spread. The overall satisfaction with virtual education in the first and second stages of the study was 49.05 and 49.22 out of 100, respectively. The satisfaction of NAVID learning management system was 66.66 percent among faculty members. The level of satisfaction in non-clinical members was significantly more than clinical members. The overall satisfaction of faculty members with virtual education was at an average or medium level. From the point of view of the faculty members, some aspects of virtual education need to be improved. Therefore, it seems necessary to improve the infrastructure and empower the faculty members to enhance the quality of virtual education.

Status of Autonomy in Engineering and Polytechnic Colleges of India

Abstract : The status of autonomy in engineering and polytechnic colleges of India is described on parameters such as autonomy enjoyed and used by institutions, students placement, filling up of admission seats, percolation of autonomy, implementation of quality assurance mechanism, use of substantial reflection, frequency of academic audit, corrective and preventive measures taken, performance standards, recommendation of quality assurance cell, problem-solving and grievance handling mechanism, buffer to deal with financial uncertainties, status on academic areas, co-curricular areas, extra-curricular areas, research, continuing education programme, managerial autonomy, administrative autonomy, admission of students, financial autonomy, satisfaction of faculty members and students. The study is based on views expressed by 752 respondents in Google form. It is a descriptive qualitative and quantitative research study in which purposive sampling was used. Sample represents engineering and polytechnic colleges of India. Keywords : Autonomy, types of autonomy, accountability

Job Satisfaction of Faculty Members of State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in Bicol, Philippines

This study determined the demographic profile of faculty members of State Universities and Colleges in Bicol, Philippines and assessed their job satisfaction. This also aimed to test if there is significant difference in the extent of the job satisfaction of faculty members with respect to their demographic profile when grouped according to gender, age, length of service, status of appointment and educational attainment. Descriptive method of researcher was utilized to realize the objectives of this study. Data were collected through the use of a modified survey questionnaire which was tested for validation and reliability using Cronbach’s value. To facilitate the analyses and interpretations of the data gathered, descriptive statistics (frequency count, ranking and percentage technique) and inferential statistics (one-way ANOVA) were used and made easier through the aid of the Statistical Packages for the Social Science (SPSS). As a result, it was concluded that State Universities and Colleges in the Province of Bicol Philippines (SUCs) are equally represented with new and senior faculty members in terms of number of years in service who have met and complied with the academic requirements of the Civil Service Commission and that most of them are permanent and with security of tenure in the College or University where they are in. Bicol SUC faculty members are highly satisfied with their job and it was found out that the extent of overall job satisfaction of the faculty members in Bicol SUCs does not differ with respect to their demographic profile.

Attitudes and satisfaction of dental faculty toward calibration: A cross‐sectional study

To evaluate attitudes and satisfaction of faculty members about calibration efforts in the undergraduate dental program at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia. The cross-sectional study included faculty members (n=75) who participated in calibration exercises for effective assessments in preclinical and clinical courses. The previously validated questionnaire was utilized. The questionnaire was composed of four sections: demographics, faculty members' attitude, quality of calibration efforts, and faculty satisfaction. The satisfaction score of faculty members was calculated and compared with their demographic data. Descriptive statistics included means, standard deviations, frequencies, and proportions. The data were analyzed using an independent sample t-test and one-way analysis of variance. The response rate was 92% (n=69). Note that 97% participants agreed that faculty calibration was an important aspect of dental education and 88.10% were willing to attend calibration exercises even if not required by their institution. Most participants (82.1%) agreed students were more satisfied with their clinical education when faculty members were calibrated. In this study, the perception of 85.1% of the participants was that calibration efforts reduced faculty variations. Most participants (73.10%) were satisfied with the quality of faculty calibration exercises in the college. The mean satisfaction score of the sample was 13.21 ± 3.65, which was significantly higher among faculty members with a doctoral degree (13.88 ± 3.64) than those with a master's degree (12.08 ± 3.46) (p=0.048). The study showed no significant relationship of gender, age, status, and year of experience with faculty's satisfaction with calibration efforts. Most faculty members recognized the importance of faculty calibration in dental education and were satisfied with the quality of calibration efforts. Satisfaction with calibration efforts was significantly related to the high education of faculty members.

Reliability and validity of a satisfaction questionnaire on virtual education in the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic era aimed at cardiology faculty members.

BACKGROUND:In the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic era, clinical programs and mandatory hands-on activities have been supplanted by remote teaching to maintain the fundamental capabilities of medical training and to furnish medical students with quality education. Nonetheless, the satisfaction of faculty members with this training method in the current pandemic has yet to be assessed. The aim of this study was to design a Persian questionnaire with appropriate validity and reliability on cardiology professors’ satisfaction level with virtual education.MATERIALS AND METHODS:In this cross-sectional study, a questionnaire was devised drawing upon scientific sources and Iranian medical educators’ expertise. Seventeen faculty members in various specialties evaluated the questionnaire concerning face and content validity. Content validity was assessed through the calculation of the content validity ratio (CVR) (values >0.62 were considered acceptable) and the content validity index (CVI) (values >0.79 were considered acceptable), construct validity was evaluated through principal component factor analysis by the Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin (KMO) statistic and Bartlett's sphericity test, internal reliability was measured through the calculation of Cronbach's alpha coefficient, and consistency was appraised through the use of test-retest reliability at two different time points.RESULTS:The questionnaire had a reliability rate of 95%, indicating high internal validity. Concerning test-retest reliability, the intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.96 (P < 0.001), demonstrating relatively good stability. The CVI was 0.81, and the CVR was 0.85. The KMO measure of sampling adequacy was 0.954, indicating the acceptability of the degree of common variance among the all items.CONCLUSIONS:This Persian questionnaire on virtual education aimed at cardiology faculty members in the current pandemic with its low question count and appropriate domains had high reliability and validity. By knowing the level of professors’ satisfaction with the new method of education, it is possible to take steps to better provide specialized medical education to cardiology residents.

The effect of mentoring and self-esteem on job satisfaction: a comparative study between U.S.-born and foreign-born faculty

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to compare U.S.-born and foreign-born faculty members’ job satisfaction in research universities and investigate if mentoring and self-esteem affect job satisfaction of faculty members in U.S. institutions. From the data set obtained from 481 faculty members in 21 universities, this study identified there was no significant difference in job satisfaction between U.S.-born and foreign-born faculty members based on marital status, faculty ranking, and tenure status. However, the study results indicated that mentoring and self-esteem as a set was a significant predictor for faculty job satisfaction for both faculty groups. Based on this finding, implications for faculty development through mentoring programs are discussed.

What really matters to faculty members attending professional development programs in higher education

ABSTRACT This study aimed to identify which factors have the greatest influence on the satisfaction of faculty members who attended higher education professional development programs in teaching. The study included 2,330 cases collected over a three-year period. The results highlighted seven factors that explained 72% of satisfaction and had the greatest influence on positive ratings: (1) achievement of the program objectives, (2) appropriateness of the program topics, (3) appropriateness of the program activities, (4) duration of the program, (5) academic developers’ teaching skills, (6) appropriateness of the program objectives, and (7) academic developers’ skills in discussion management.

ORGANISATIONAL CLIMATE AND JOB SATISFACTION OF FACULTY MEMBERS IN HIGHER EDUCATION:A STUDY ON BODOLAND UNIVERSITY, ASSAM, INDIA

Organisational climate is a process of quantifying the culture of an organisation. The word climate usually describes the practices involved in communication, conflict, leadership and rewards. Job satisfaction is the level of gratification a person feels regarding his or her job. This feeling is mainly based on an individuals perception of satisfaction. Organisational climate and job satisfaction are distinct but related constructs, and both appear to influence employees understanding of the work environment and their level of job satisfaction. The present study is undertaken with a view to study the relationship between Organisational climate and Job satisfaction of faculty members and also to examine different dimensions of Organisational climate and Job satisfaction in Bodoland University. For the study, an established assessment instrument on organisational climate is used as organisational climate survey instrument which includes organisational design, communication, leadership, teamwork, decision-Making, culture, job satisfaction and motivation (Instrument development by Allen and Mayer, 1991). The survey questionnaire consisted of a series of 35 items which was administrated to selected respondents. The respondents were required to indicate based on a 7 – point scale from strongly disagree to strongly agree. The findings indicate that there is moderate level of relationship between organisational climate and Job satisfaction.

Perceptions and satisfaction of Faculty towards Quality Unit: College of Medicine, Majmaah University, Saudi Arabia

Background and Aim: The degree of faculty members’ satisfaction is one of the mechanisms used in assessing the quality of Education services. This research aims to assess faculty members perception and satisfaction towards activities of the quality unit in the college of Medicine, Majmaah University, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This research was cross-sectional study to assess perception and satisfaction of faculty’ members towards Quality Unit in College of Medicine, Majmaah University. Systematic sampling was considered in the study and sample size was taken as 49. A pre-tested and validated questionnaire was used for data collection. Data analysis was performed by SPSS. Results: 48 (97.9%) of the staff stated that quality unit efforts are influential and recognized. The mean perception of faculty towards quality unit was 88%. The mean perception towards quality unit activities directed to faculty was (95.2%). Results showed that 35.4% and 47.9% of the faculty were very highly and highly satisfied with the quality unit in the college. Conclusions: Faculty are highly satisfied with the quality unit performance. Perception of most faculty towards quality unit activities is high. Support of the quality unit to the faculty was acknowledged by most of them.

Effectiveness of a Proposed Academic Development Program on the Application of Active Learning and Students' Satisfaction of Faculty Members’ Skills

Effectiveness of a Proposed Academic Development Program on the Application of Active Learning and Students' Satisfaction of Faculty Members’ Skills

A Brief Review of Literature on the Study of Job Satisfaction of Faculty Members in Higher Educational Institutes in India and Abroad Based on Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory

A Brief Review of Literature on the Study of Job Satisfaction of Faculty Members in Higher Educational Institutes in India and Abroad Based on Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory

The Explanation of the Components of the E-Learning System and its Relationship with the Satisfaction of Faculty Members in Payame Noor University

The Explanation of the Components of the E-Learning System and its Relationship with the Satisfaction of Faculty Members in Payame Noor University

Measuring Quality of E-Learning and Desaire2Learn in the College of Science and Humanities at Alghat, Majmaah University

E-learning and Desaire2Learn (D2L) system were used in several higher education institutions; the learning satisfaction depends on the quality of the system applied to serve this issue and its importance in users mind. Therefore, this study, intended to explore the degree of students and Satisfaction of faculty members with the importance and quality of e-learning used and D2L system as a tool for learning some courses. We took a sample of 57 faculty members and 135 students participated in this study. We used two questionnaires as a tool to collect data from participants, one for faculty members and the other for students; both of these questionnaires had the same idea with different questions. We implemented Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) to analyze data. The results show that the Satisfaction of faculty members is high with the quality of e-learning and D2L system as a method of teaching, moderate satisfaction with using D2L tools, the result shows there was a positive relationship between e-learning quality and using D2L tools in teaching. But the result record high satisfaction from students towards the quality of e-learning; the D2L system as a method of learning and the result shows there was no statistically significant effect of gender on the D2L system quality. Finally, the study discussed the implications and recommendations of the work.

Comparison the Efficiency and the Effectiveness of a New Comprehensive Test Management Software (NAJMA Software) with Traditional Method in Resident in-training and pre-board Examinations in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Background and Object: Considering new e-teaching and e-learning systems, and electronic assessment tools, this study was performed assessing the efficiency and the effectiveness of a new generated comprehensive test management software (CTMS), named NAJMA, in medical resident evaluation. Materials and Methods: This cross sectional descriptive study was conducted in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in 2015. Statistical analysis of the questions was done comparing the two models of examination management performed in 2014 and 2015 to evaluate all medical residents of 21 specialties in Faculty of Medicine. Totally 6300 questions from 42 question books based on the model of exams hold in 2014 and 2015 were analyzed. A survey questionnaire was administered to faculty members to obtain their insight into their perceptions of the two models. Results: The cost of formatting and performing the examinations was considerably lower in CTMS method. From the whole 377 members. 64.8% of faculties preferred the CTMS method in management of resident examinations. Number of residents participated in the examinations was 711 in 2014 and 668 in 2015. There were no differences among traditional and CTMS methods considering statistical analysis and Millman structural criteria. Conclusion: Improving and utilization of CTMS method in all university and state examinations will result in reducing human and material costs. Meanwhile satisfaction of faculty members and security of the examinations will be improved by eliminating intermediate processes from developing to analyzing the examination questions.

The Effect of Perceived Spiritual Leadership on Envy Management of Faculty Members through the Role of Professional Development Mediation and Job Satisfaction

&lt;p class="apa"&gt;Purpose: the present study aimed to investigate the effect of perceived spiritual leadership on envy management of faculty members of Islamic Azad Universities of East Azerbaijan province through the role of professional development mediation and job satisfaction.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="apa"&gt;Methodology: this study was a descriptive and correlational study that was conducted using structural equation modeling. The sample of this study consisted of all faculty members, with the rank of assistant professor or higher, in the academic year of 2014-2015. In qualitative stage, 20 individuals were selected to design the primary model and questionnaire and to model the sample; some 316 faculty members were used.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="apa"&gt;Findings: the results of this study indicated that there is a significant and positive relationship between the variables so that in investigating the direct and indirect relationship, the effect of perceived leadership on envy management was not directly significant. But through professional development mediation and job satisfaction of faculty members, the spiritual management was effective in organizational jealousy management. Also, the model enjoys from the goodness of fit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="apa"&gt;Conclusion: According to the results, it was concluded that through providing the context for spiritual leadership and envy management, creating professional development and job satisfaction, the university administrators could prepare faculty members for more effective roles away from envy and towards educational, research and service efficiencies.&lt;/p&gt;

The Effect of Faculty Mentoring on Career Success and Career Satisfaction

&lt;p class="apa"&gt;Mentoring has received considerable attention from scholars, and in the relevant literature, a number of studies give reference to the mentoring programs developed at universities and to the mentoring relations in higher education. Yet, most of these studies either only have a theoretical basis or deal with the mentoring relationships between academic advisors and undergraduate or masters’ students. Very few studies have been conducted so far on the mentoring or protégé experiences of academicians in the university setting, and the relationships between career satisfaction and career success. The aim of the current study is to examine the effect of mentoring on career success and career satisfaction of faculty members in Turkish higher education system. Participants included 445 faculty members from various universities in Turkey. The results of the study reveal that academic and psychosocial mentoring have an impact on faculty members’ career satisfaction and career success. Also, psychosocial mentoring affects career success more compared to academic mentoring.&lt;/p&gt;

Tıp Fakültesi Öğretim Üyelerine Uygulanan Eğiticilerin Eğitimi Etkinliğinin Araştırılması

Purpose: In this study, our aim is putting forward of perspectives to medical education and training course of faculty members who join Training of Trainers Course. Method: Research is study which is cross-sectional and descriptive. The project team has been established for the project which had been prepared for implementation of the education program that is one from targets in Duzce Medicine Faculty Strategic Plan and the planning project which is did with an educational from Medical Education Department. This project is 2 phase. In 1st phase: Training of Trainers Course was given. In 2nd phase: curriculum map was created, strategic targets were evaluated and Coaching Education was given along 10 days. Results: 46 Instructors who filled survey forms (12 (26.1%) professors, 11 (23.9%) associate professors and 23 (50%) assistant professors) from total 98 instructors who join Training of Trainers Course were included to study. 37 faculty members were male and 9 faculty members were female. The mean age and length of academic service, respectively, in professors: 50.4±6.7 year and 15.8±9.4 year, in associate professors: 42.4±2.9 year and 8.8±1.6 year and in assistant professors: 34.5±8.2 year and 3.3±2 year (p<0.0001 and p<0.0001). All of 19 instructors who fill survey forms after course from instructors emphasized that this course is helpful (p=0.001). Educational content was generally good according to participants, only two instructors (%4.3) expressed that educational content was poor (p=0.001). Conclusion: Satisfaction of faculty members from Training of Trainers and they are willing to continue trainings were observed. Again, in the continuation of the course, there are thought that giving curriculum and coaching education and to continue similar education will be helpful in academic processes to a wide group that will be selected from faculty members who took education

A Comparative Study of Knowledge and Satisfaction of Faculty Members and Students with Education Development Center Activities (Babol-2010)

Background: Educational Development Center (EDC) establishment is one of the procedures to improve quality of medical education. As positive knowledge and attitude of lecturers and students are essential factors to gain access to goals of these centers, the aim of this project was to assess knowledge and satisfaction of faculty members and students about EDC activities, Babol-2010. Methods: This project is a descriptive-analytical and crosssectional study which was done using questionnaire among 147 faculty members, 75 residents and 80 interns. Samples were collected using randomized, census and simple sampling methods, respectively. Data were analyzed using Chi square, ANOVA and T-tests. Results: According our results, mean of the knowledge score (in a scale of 0-15) among faculty members was higher than residents and interns (9.48 compare with 4.36 and 7.67). ANOVA test results showed that there was a significant difference between them (P<0.05). Also, Pearson correlation calculation revealed that there were positive and significant correlations between years of experience and teaching experience among faculty members and the knowledge score. Our results regarding satisfaction of EDC activities (in a scale of 0-5) demonstrated that faculty members had the highest mean score in comparison with residents and interns (2.86, 2 and 1.83, respectively). Conclusions: Although faculty members had a better knowledge and attitude regarding EDC activities compare with residents and interns, but continuous education, discussion session and rewarding measures are necessary in order to improve condition

The Extent of Applying NCATE Academic: Accreditation Standards in Faculty of Education at Kuwait University

This study aims at investigating the extent to which the programs offered at the College of Education are linked with the conceptual framework of the college and the extent of applying the six standards of Ankit: “programs offered, evaluation and assessment system, field experiences, diversity, training of faculty members, their performance and professional development, management, and resources” at the Faculty of Education from the perspective of faculty members. To achieve this goal, a questionnaire consisting of 56 items, distributed on seven axes, was designed and applied on a random sample (n = 30). The study reached several conclusions chief among which are: The degree of satisfaction of faculty members of the extent to which the programs offered at the College of Education are linked with the conceptual framework of the college was medium, while the extent of applying the six standards for Ankit at the Faculty of Education was between middle-level and weak. In light of the results the researcher came out with a number of recommendations and proposals that would benefit the College of Education in the application of NCATE standards.

Job Satisfaction of Faculty Members in Private Universities -In Context of Bangladesh

Job satisfaction is one of the most widely discussed issues in organizational behavior, personnel and human resource management and organizational management. As teaching does require a great deal of thoroughness and commitment, so in teaching it is more important to have mental commitment and loyalty than physical presence. In this study the researchers investigated the present level of job satisfaction among the faculty members of private universities of tertiary level in Bangladesh. Based on a survey, it attempts to gain insights into the satisfaction levels from the perspective of the private university teachers. The study concluded with the facts that faculty members are overall satisfied with their present condition, except the factors like- training facilities, and some physical facilities and distribution of courses. Further it has been found that there is no significant difference between male and female faculty members regarding job satisfaction. As the job itself is not gender bias by nature so it does not play a crucial role for female faculty members while working under masculine culture. The researchers summed up with view that universities may give more attention to motivate and maintain these human resources to make them more contented and to make the most of their effort by ensuring overall excellence of organization.