Level of Job Satisfaction Among Faculty Members of the College of Business and Hospitality Management in Apayao State College

Abstract

This study focuses on investigating the levels of job satisfaction among faculty members in the College of Business and Hospitality Management at Apayao State College. The study utilized a descriptive survey method to evaluate the level of job satisfaction among faculty members. The findings indicated a satisfactory result in an overall level of job satisfaction among faculty members in various aspects, including the school/work/teaching environment, compensation and benefits, psychological aspects, social aspects, and human resource management. Colleagues and superiors play a crucial role in boosting the job satisfaction of faculty members at Apayao State College's College of Business and Hospitality Management. Identifying areas for improvement, such as professional development opportunities, adequate learning resources, information dissemination, timely salary payments and work-life balance, can greatly enhance faculty satisfaction in the future.  Various factors on the profile of the participants in the study, such as age, sex, monthly salary, and nature of employment, were found to have significant differences in the different factors in the level of job satisfaction. Establish faculty compensation and benefits regardless of the nature of employment; improve college facilities/resources, mental health programs, team building activities/academic break, work life balance and Human Resource Management services; and maintain and encourage professionalism, social interactions, open communication, good work relationships, and collegiality among faculty members. These factors are essential for boosting job satisfaction and employee motivation, which ultimately creates a positive work environment.