The study examines the link between job satisfaction and organizational commitment among academic staff at the north Shewa Zone Polytechnic Colleges, Ethiopia. The study employed a quantitative methodology and utilized a correlational research design. Researchers selected a total of 264 academic staff members. Two questionnaires, namely the Job Satisfaction Survey and the Organizational Commitment Questionnaire, were used to gather data. Researchers analyzed the data using SPSS version 20, applying statistical methods such as mean score, standard deviation, Pearson r correlation, and regression analysis. The findings of the study suggest a tenuous yet statistically significant correlation between job satisfaction and the organizational commitment of academic staff in polytechnic colleges. In addition, the regression analysis revealed that the job satisfaction of academic staff had a restricted impact on their three aspects of organizational commitment, namely affective, continuance, and normative, as well as their total commitment. Hence, it is recommended that polytechnic colleges need to aim at improving communication and teamwork, fostering a healthy work atmosphere, and offering chances for professional growth. To further investigate this topic, it is advisable to conduct a qualitative study to ascertain the restricted impact of job satisfaction on organizational commitment and delve into unexplained variables.