The resignation of lecturers in Public Universities in Northeastern Thailand

Abstract

This research studies the resignation of lecturers in public universities in northeastern Thailand. The objective is to study what are causes to resign lecturers in public universities in northeastern Thailand. The sample consisted of 30 resigned lecturers from Mahasarakham University, Khon Kaen University and Ubon Ratchathani University. The instruments were in-depth interview.
The results of the study were as follows : 1. The most of samplings are men, age 31-40 years old, lived in northeastern Thailand, single, graduated a master’s degree, 2-4 years of tenure, salary 20,001-40,000 baths and income to spend and save. Their incomes are not enough for savings. 2. The resignation causes are 1) university policy and administration 2) salary and welfare 3) task and colleague 4) leader 5) job security and career path 6) environment, location and facilities. 3. The suggestion are 1) University policy should be adjusted in accordance with the requirements of lecturers to participate in the direction and goals of the university together. 2) University should adjust the salary and benefits as an incentive to maintain lecturer. 3) University should adjust workloads to fit reality. 4) University should modify the model the performance appraisal system to be more fair.