The level of Job Satisfaction among EFL Teachers in Jordan
Dr. Salem Saleh Khalf Ibnian

Abstract
The current study aimed at investigating the level of job satisfaction among teachers of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in Jordan. The study attempted to answer the following questions:
- What is the level of job satisfaction among public schools EFL teachers in Jordan?
- What are the most satisfying/dissatisfying aspects for public schools' EFL teachers in Jordan?
- Is there a relationship between job satisfaction and gender among public schools EFL teachers in Jordan?
The sample of the study consisted of 28 male and female EFL teachers from public schools in Amman. A 20- item questionnaire was coded and analyzed using the SPSS. The findings revealed that the overall level of job satisfaction among EFL teachers is high. However, female teachers showed a higher level of job satisfaction than male teachers. The researchers recommend improving conditions of teachers of public schools so as to gain a higher level of job satisfaction and improve outcomes of the teaching-learning process.

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