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A national research study on factors influencing faculty turnover at selected Nigerian colleges of technology/polytechnics

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This research investigated factors perceived to be influential for faculty members at selected Nigerian institutions of higher learning leaving their jobs voluntarily. The six factors of the Job Descriptive Index developed by Smith, Kendall, and Hulin (1985) and a questionnaire about commitment developed by Mowday, Porter and Steers (1982) elicited data concerning: work, pay, promotion, supervision, co-workers, job in general, and commitment. Two hundred and eight (84.21%) of 247 full-time faculty members participated in this study.

Based on the findings of this study, it could be established that full-time faculty members in the selected Nigerian institutions of higher learning are dissatisfied with their conditions of service, most especially in the areas of pay and promotion opportunities. The demographic characteristics — gender, age, level of education, years of college teaching experience, and salary grade level — all have impact on full-time faculty members' work attitudes. Further research is recommended to examine and determine policies and practices suitable for retaining the most capable faculty members in the Nigerian institutions of higher learning.

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Mallam, U. A national research study on factors influencing faculty turnover at selected Nigerian colleges of technology/polytechnics. High Educ 27, 229–238 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01384090

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