Effect of Work Environment on Lecturer’s Job Satisfaction and Loyalty: An Empirical Evidence on Private Higher Institution In Banda Aceh, Indonesia

This study aims to determine the effect of work environment on lecturer's job satisfaction and loyalty. The research sample was 150 lecturers of five private universities (PTS) in Banda Aceh. The questionnaire is the main instrument for data collection. Furthermore, the data were analyzed using a structural equation model (SEM) operationalized with AMOS 21. The study revealed that lecturer work loyalty was positively and significantly affected by job satisfaction and work environment. Therefore, an increase in lecturer work loyalty can be done through university foundation policy intervention in improving the lecturer's job satisfaction and the work environment quality of the university.