The impact of work environment and competence on job satisfaction and lecturer performance in private universities

Abstract

This study examines the influence of work environment and competence on job satisfaction and lecturer performance in private universities. A quantitative approach using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was applied, and data were collected from 250 lecturers across various private universities. The results demonstrate that both work environment and competence have a significant positive effect on job satisfaction, which in turn positively impacts lecturer performance. Furthermore, while work environment and competence have direct effects on lecturer performance, their influence is primarily mediated through job satisfaction. These findings suggest that improving the work environment and enhancing lecturer competence can significantly increase job satisfaction and performance outcomes in private universities.