Lecturer Burnout in Indonesian Higher Education : A Portrait Amid Escalating Tri Dharma Demands

Abstract

Tri Dharma is a key indicator of lecturers' workload, requiring them to teach, conduct research, publish scientific papers, obtain research grants, and engage in community service. Beyond these responsibilities, lecturers also face administrative and institutional demands that may increase the risk of burnout. This study aimed to describe the level of burnout among lecturers in Indonssssssssesia. A descriptive quantitative approach was employed. The population consists of all 217 civil servant lecturers (PNS DPK) under LLDIKTI Region 6 (Central Java). The research sample is civil servant lecturers appointed in 2005, having more than 10 years of experience and working at private universities. Non Probability Cluster sampling was used. The instrument was tested on 88 respondents, and burnout was measured using the Indonesian-adapted Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI) by Eva Demerouti. The 16-item scale demonstrated good reliability (α = 0.858). Descriptive analysis showed that 54.5% of respondents experienced moderate burnout and 45.5% low burnout. These findings indicate that most lecturers experience moderate burnout, representing an early stage of emotional exhaustion and work disengagement caused by increasing job demands and limited personal resources. Although productivity has not yet been significantly affected, preventive interventions are needed to reduce burnout risk and sustain lecturers' well-being and work performance