A 2026 study by Abdul Rahman Safiih from Universitas Pamulang, together with H. M. Sidik Priadana and Atty Tri Juniarti from Universitas Pasundan, finds that job satisfaction is the strongest factor shaping lecturers’ professional commitment in private universities across Greater Tangerang. The study highlights growing challenges in higher education, including heavy workloads, uneven institutional quality, and increasing lecturer mobility.
In recent years, private universities have faced mounting pressure from accreditation gaps, high lecturer-to-student ratios, and limited career development systems. These conditions directly affect lecturers’ job satisfaction and long-term commitment. At the same time, rising workforce mobility shows that lecturers are becoming more selective, prioritizing job security, welfare, and professional growth opportunities.
The study involved 253 lecturers from 12 private universities offering undergraduate management programs in Banten Province. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed to examine the relationships between organizational climate, lecturer personality, job satisfaction, and professional commitment.
Key findings include:
- Organizational climate positively influences lecturers’ job satisfaction
- Lecturer personality has a stronger impact on job satisfaction
- The direct effect of organizational climate on commitment is relatively small
- Job satisfaction is the most dominant factor driving professional commitment
- The model explains more than 76% of the variation in lecturers’ commitment
These results confirm that job satisfaction acts as a central bridge connecting workplace conditions and individual characteristics to professional commitment.
Abdul Rahman Safiih from Universitas Pamulang explains that a supportive work environment, clear communication, and fair reward systems significantly improve lecturers’ satisfaction, which in turn strengthens their professional engagement. He also emphasizes the importance of personal development, including adaptability and emotional stability, in responding to academic demands.
The implications are significant. For universities, the findings provide a basis for improving organizational climate through fair policies, career support, and transparent evaluation systems. For lecturers, strengthening personal competencies becomes essential for sustaining satisfaction and career growth. For policymakers, the study offers insights for developing strategies to enhance human resource quality in higher education.
Author Profile
- Abdul Rahman Safiih - Universitas Pamulang
- H. M. Sidik Priadana- Universitas Pasundan.
- Atty Tri Juniarti - Universitas Pasundan
Source
Safiih, A. R., Priadana, H. M. S., & Juniarti, A. T. (2026). Determinants of Job Satisfaction and Its Influence on Lecturers' Commitment to the Profession. International Journal of Education and Life Sciences (IJELS), Vol. 4 No. 3, pp. 293–302.
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