PERCEPTION OF TEACHER-MANAGERS IN A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY REGARDING JOB SATISFACTION

Abstract

The present study aimed to understand the perception of job satisfaction of teaching managers at a public university. Cross-sectional and qualitative study carried out at a public state university in the northern region of Paraná. Twenty-seven health care teachers who held management positions participated in this study. The structured interview investigative technique was used. The theoretical framework used was the Theory of Social Representations and the analysis of data through the Discourse of the Collective Subject. Four categories were identified that represent the perception regarding job satisfaction: The satisfactory relationship between teacher and student and visualization of the work product; Teaching involvement in teaching, research and extension activities; Administrative procedures and meetings as synonyms for job dissatisfaction; Problems in interpersonal relationships. It was observed that teachers who occupy management positions feel satisfied with teaching and guiding students, as well as participating in research and extension activities, and dissatisfaction is generated by bureaucratic activities and problematic interpersonal relationships.