| Job satisfaction is one of the most researched topics in the field of industrial psychology. This dissertation is an examination of job satisfaction among college- and university-based international educators in the post-September 11th era. Many international educators are contemplating early retirement or are leaving the field for different vocations. This study is the first comprehensive investigation of the job satisfaction of international educators.; A nationwide sample of international educators (N = 361) responded to a field survey. The researcher used a well-established instrument from the field of industrial psychology, the Job Diagnostic Survey (JDS). The JDS had been tested extensively for validity and reliability through public and private sector studies. The instrument was modified to include international educators and institutional descriptive statistics. The questionnaire is one that is used to evaluate job satisfaction of individuals who are in positions that have undergone change, thus, being a fit for international educators. The sampling technique utilized was a stratified random sample of all NAFSA regions in the United States. Data was collected through electronic mail distribution utilizing the method prescribed by Dillman (2000).; The researcher employed a hierarchical multiple regression analysis to examine the independent variables and their effect on overall job satisfaction (dependent variable). Variable entry into the regression analysis was based on the Hulin et al. (1985) Job Satisfaction Model. The results revealed which job dimensions are most satisfying and or dissatisfying to international educators. Five predictor variables (i.e., age, autonomy, feedback from agents, dealing with others, and retire or leave the field) explained 39% of the variance in overall job satisfaction. Implications for practice and future research is discussed. |
