Date of Award
3-24-2021
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Educational Leadership, Ed.D.
First Advisor
Amany Saleh
Committee Members
Alicia Shaw; Annette Hux; Nicole Covey; Robert Williams
Call Number
LD 251 .A566d 2020 H88
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to examine the job satisfaction levels of adjunct and full-time faculty at community colleges in Arkansas. The study used Herzberg’s Motivation/Hygiene theory as a framework for understanding job satisfaction and factors that lead to job satisfaction/dissatisfaction. The study also examined the difference in overall job satisfaction between adjunct faculty and full-time faculty. The findings of this study support Herzberg’s Motivation/Hygiene theory. Subsequent findings showed that adjuncts are generally more satisfied with their job than their full-time counterparts. The findings of the analyses also identified key components or factors that contribute to the overall job satisfaction of full-time and adjunct faculty members. The research findings should help education leaders to improve the working conditions for faculty at community colleges and help improve the overall job satisfaction of both groups.
Rights Management
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Hutchinson, Donald Jacob, "Job Satisfaction Levels Among Adjunct and Full-Time Faculty in Arkansas Community Colleges: A Comparative Analysis" (2021). Student Theses and Dissertations. 325.
https://arch.astate.edu/all-etd/325
