Monet M. Loquias and Erlyn A. Sana
Objective: This study explored job satisfaction among faculty members in the Colleges of Pharmacy in Metro Manila, Philippines.
Methodology: A descriptive, correlational research design using survey to collect data was conducted among faculty members employed in the twelve schools of pharmacy in Manila.
Results: The average job satisfaction score was 4.46. Among its different dimensions, faculty members scored highest in collegiality (4.89) and lowest in scholarship (4.11). Job satisfaction scores were higher for females, those with doctorate degree, single, with associate professor rank, tenured, full time and with higher salaries. Multiple regression analysis revealed perceived institutional support (β=0.314; p=0.007) and stress (β= --0.224; p=0.014) to significantly explain 33.7% of the variation in job satisfaction.
Conclusion: The study findings suggest that job satisfaction may be improved by altering the organizational environment which is within the realm of school administrators.
