Workload and Job Burnout among College Faculty at St. Cecilia’s College-Cebu, Inc.: A Correlational Study

Faculty members play a vital role in institutional effectiveness, yet excessive workloads may lead to burnout. This study examined the relationship between workload and job burnout among full-time college faculty at St. Cecilia’s College–Cebu, Inc., using a descriptive-correlational research design. Data were collected from 30 faculty members using a structured survey assessing task volume, time pressure, role conflict, work schedule, and burnout. Descriptive statistics were used to assess workload and burnout levels, while Spearman’s rho correlation was applied due to the non-normal distribution of the data. Results showed that task volume (r = 0.229) and time pressure (r = 0.309) were not significantly associated with job burnout, whereas role conflict and work schedule (r = 0.498) were significantly associated with burnout. These findings indicate that organizational and structural factors exert a greater influence on faculty burnout than workload quantity alone. The study contributes to burnout theory in private colleges by emphasizing the importance of role clarity and work structure as key predictors of burnout. However, the small sample size limits the generalizability of the findings. It is recommended that institutional policies focus on clear role delineation and balanced work scheduling to support faculty well-being, and that future studies involve larger samples to strengthen empirical validation.