Exploring Expatriate Academics’ Perceptions of Job Satisfaction and Organizational Support at International Branch Campuses in China

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Abstract

This qualitative study examined job satisfaction and perceived organizational support of expatriate academics at US and UK international branch campuses in mainland China. The research used individual semi-structured interviews with 33 participants at six international branch campuses, utilizing the general inductive approach to analyze data. The study highlights the challenges faced by expatriate academics at international branch campuses in China and their perceptions of job satisfaction relating to organizational support. It reveals areas that require improvement to increase faculty retention rates. The findings of this study have theoretical implications for the literature on faculty retention and practical implications for administrators and policymakers at international branch campuses in China.

Authors

• Liam P. Duffy, Wenzhou-Kean University

• William C. Frick, University of Sharjah