INSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGES AND LECTURERS’ JOB SATISFACTION IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN ANAMBRA STATE

Abstract

This study examined the institutional challenges and lecturers’ level of job satisfaction in public
universities in Anambra State. Four research questions guided the study. A descriptive survey
research design was employed in the study. Population for the study comprised 3,247 lecturers
from two public universities in Anambra State. Sample size of the study constituted 1,624
lecturers from the total population selected using proportionate stratified random sampling
technique. A researcher-developed 36-item questionnaire titled: “Institutional Challenges and
Level of Lecturers Job Satisfaction Questionnaire (ICLLJSQ)” and structured on a 4-point rating
scale, served as instrument for data collection. Both validity and reliability of questionnaire was
established. Data collated were analyzed using mean statistics rated at 2.50 and standard
deviation statistics. Findings indicated a generally low level of lecturers’ job satisfaction arising
from all the identified institutional challenges as regards to the working conditions, research and
academic support, administrative leadership, and remuneration challenges. The study
recommended among others that the University managements in collaboration with government
(both federal and state) and relevant stakeholders, should prioritize the improvement of lecturers’
working conditions to curb certain relative challenges through the provision and maintenance of
adequate office spaces, modern teaching facilities, functional laboratories, reliable internet
services, and stable power supply, in order to increase lecturers’ high level of job satisfaction.