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The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of academicians' workload on job satisfaction. Although academicians take part in all educational activities in universities, they continue their higher education, carry out scientific studies and try to progress academically. It is difficult for this professional group to carry out its activities during working hours, which should continue to strive for continuous development and learning in order for the human capital of countries to be qualified. Being an academic can be expressed as a profession with a high workload. In this context, the effect of the amount of work loaded on academicians on the level of job satisfaction has been the subject of research. The research population consists of academicians. For the research, a sample was selected from the research universe according to the simple random sampling method. The data were collected through the online platform Istarsurvey. The research hypotheses were tested with structural equation modeling. As a result of the analysis, it was determined that the workload of academicians had a negative effect on job satisfaction. High workload level reduces job satisfaction. The research hypothesis was accepted, supported by sufficient evidence.

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