This study investigates the relationship between task load and job satisfaction among engineering faculty members in Cebu City. Utilizing surveys, interviews, and fuzzy cognitive mapping, the research quantifies task load components—mental and physical demands, temporal pressures, and frustration levels—and their impact on job satisfaction, covering factors such as supervisor, colleague, work environment, job nature, compensation, benefits, and work-life balance satisfaction.

Key findings include significant variations in task load and job satisfaction across different universities and demographic groups. Younger faculty members report higher mental (M=4.3) and temporal demands (M=4.1), whereas more experienced faculty face greater performance (M=4.5) and effort demands (M=4.2). Larger class sizes correlate with increased mental demand (r=0.62) and frustration (r=0.57). A significant correlation exists between student number and temporal demand (r=0.68), as well as faculty load and immediate head satisfaction (r=0.65). Fuzzy cognitive mapping (FCM) reveals bidirectional causal effects, indicating that faculty load and immediate head satisfaction significantly influence job satisfaction and physical stress.

These insights call for tailored interventions to manage task loads and enhance job satisfaction, improving overall faculty well-being and performance.