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Faculty Satisfaction Survey

The Faculty Satisfaction Survey collects insights on teaching support, workload balance, professional development, and overall institutional environment. It allows leadership to understand faculty concerns, improve retention, and foster a supportive workplace. The results guide initiatives to enhance teaching effectiveness and job satisfaction.

5 minutes to complete

Eligibility

All full-time and part-time faculty members currently employed at the institution are eligible to complete the Faculty Satisfaction Survey. This includes professors, lecturers, adjuncts, and other teaching staff. Your feedback is important in helping us improve the overall faculty experience at our institution.

Questions for Faculty Satisfaction Survey

Questions

1.

How manageable do you find your current teaching load?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very unmanageable
  2. Somewhat unmanageable
  3. Neutral
  4. Somewhat manageable
  5. Very manageable
2.

What aspect of your faculty role do you find most rewarding?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Interacting with students and seeing their growth
  2. Contributing to the academic community through research and publications
  3. Mentoring and guiding students in their academic and personal development
  4. Collaborating with colleagues on innovative projects
  5. Having the autonomy to design and teach courses according to my expertise
3.

Which of the following resources do you feel you have adequate access to for your teaching and research? (Select all that apply)

The answer should be a multiple choice:
  1. Office space
  2. Teaching technology
  3. Research funding
  4. Administrative support
  5. Professional development opportunities
  6. Library resources
4.

How satisfied are you with the professional development opportunities offered by the university?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very dissatisfied
  2. Somewhat dissatisfied
  3. Neutral
  4. Somewhat satisfied
  5. Very satisfied
5.

How effective do you find university leadership in communicating important decisions?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very ineffective
  2. Somewhat ineffective
  3. Neutral
  4. Somewhat effective
  5. Very effective
6.

How satisfied are you with your position as a faculty member at this university?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very dissatisfied
  2. Somewhat dissatisfied
  3. Neutral
  4. Somewhat satisfied
  5. Very satisfied
7.

How would you describe the level of collegiality and support among faculty in your department?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very poor
  2. Poor
  3. Average
  4. Good
  5. Excellent
8.

To what extent do you feel your professional contributions are valued by the university?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Not at all valued
  2. Slightly valued
  3. Moderately valued
  4. Highly valued
  5. Extremely valued
9.

How well does the university support work-life balance for faculty?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very poorly
  2. Poorly
  3. Adequately
  4. Well
  5. Very well
10.

How strongly do you agree with the statement: “Faculty have an appropriate role in university decision-making.”

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neutral
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
11.

How fairly do you feel you are compensated relative to your workload and peer institutions?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very unfairly
  2. Somewhat unfairly
  3. Neutral
  4. Somewhat fairly
  5. Very fairly
12.

How satisfied are you with your health benefits and other employee benefits?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very dissatisfied
  2. Somewhat dissatisfied
  3. Neutral
  4. Somewhat satisfied
  5. Very satisfied
13.

What are the biggest challenges you face in your faculty role?

The answer should be a text input.
14.

What can the university do to improve faculty satisfaction?

The answer should be a text input.
15.

Compared to other institutions you have worked at, how would you rate your overall job satisfaction here?

The answer should be a rating.
16.

Please describe any specific training or support you would like to see implemented.

The answer should be a text input.
17.

What changes would you recommend to improve faculty input in governance?

The answer should be a text input.

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Here are some FAQs and additional information
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Faculty Satisfaction Survey

Why is it important to conduct a Faculty Satisfaction Survey?

The Faculty Satisfaction Survey helps gauge the level of contentment among faculty members, which can lead to improved performance and retention.

Who typically administers the Faculty Satisfaction Survey?

The survey is usually conducted by the institution's administration or a third-party research firm.

How are the survey results used?

The results are used to identify areas of improvement, address concerns, and enhance faculty support and resources.

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