This study aims to analyze and examine the effect of lecturer moonlighting activities on innovation work behavior , and lecturer performance at private Islamic religious universities in Sulawesi, Maluku and Papua. Collecting data through observation and questionnaires. The data were analyzed using a quantitative approach with descriptive statistical data analysis techniques and SEM Amos analysis. The findings show that moonlighting activity has a positive and significant effect on innovative work behavior. Moonlighting activity has a negative effect on lecturer performance. Innovative work behavior can significantly affect the performance of lecturers.

Keywords : Moonlighting Activity , Innovation Work Behavior , Lecturer Performance