Determinants of Job Satisfaction and Its Influence on Lecturers' Commitment to the Profession (Survey of Private Universities with Undergraduate Management Programs in Greater Tangerang)

This study examines the influence of organizational climate and personality on lecturers’ professional commitment, with job satisfaction as a mediating factor. Using a quantitative approach and path analysis, the study finds that organizational climate positively affects job satisfaction, while its direct impact on professional commitment is smaller. Personality significantly contributes to job satisfaction and moderately influences professional commitment. Job satisfaction emerges as the dominant mediator, highlighting its crucial role in enhancing professional engagement. The research model demonstrates strong explanatory power, indicating that improvements in organizational climate and personal competencies can indirectly strengthen lecturers’ commitment. These findings provide practical implications for universities to develop supportive environments and promote personal development to sustain professional commitment among academic staff.