New Jersey Institute of Technology

Welcome to New Jersey Institute of Technology. As the state’s public polytechnic university, we continue to invest in the renewal of our existing facilities in addition to adding new spaces, with the goal of providing an exceptional teaching, learning and living environment.

NJIT offers more than 125 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in six specialized schools instructed by expert faculty, 98 percent of whom hold the highest degree in their field. Our academic programs are fully accredited by the appropriate accrediting boards, commissions and associations such as Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA), Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).

NJIT is located in the vibrant University Heights district of downtown Newark, just 20 minutes from Manhattan by train.

Our Mission and Values

NJIT is committed to the pursuit of excellence in education, research, economic development and engagement.

Vision
To be a preeminent public polytechnic research university with local and global impact.

Mission
NJIT, the state’s public polytechnic research university, is committed to excellence and global impact through:

• Education—preparing diverse students for positions of leadership as professionals and as citizens through innovative curricula, committed faculty, and expansive learning opportunities
• Research—advancing knowledge to address issues of local, national, and global importance with an emphasis on high impact basic, applied, and transdisciplinary scholarship
• Economic development—anticipating the needs of business, government, and civic organizations to foster growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship
• Engagement—applying our expertise to build partnerships, serve our community, and benefit society as a whole

These four elements guide NJIT in contributing solutions for the grand challenges of the future and improving the quality of life today.

Core Values
Our core values reflect our beliefs, guide our behavior, shape our culture, and in so doing establish a sense of community, common purpose, and student focus.

 

• Excellence: We innovate in the pursuit of excellence in all that we do and continue to improve in order to meet and sustain the highest standards of performance.
• Integrity: We are honest and ethical in all we do, keep our promises, and acknowledge our mistakes.
• Civility: We treat each other with respect and with dignity.
• Sustainability: We develop responsibly and respect the needs of future generations.
• Social Responsibility: We pride ourselves on engagement and partnerships to enhance the communities in which we live.
• Diversity: We celebrate the inclusiveness of our university community and are sensitive to cultural and personal differences. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form.
• Communication: We strive to share information and understand each other’s perspectives.

Build and advance your career at NJIT.

The New Jersey Institute of Technology has a rich history, with its beginnings in the industrial age. Established in 1881 as The Newark Technical School with 88 students, NJIT now enrolls over 11,000 students and employs a workforce of over 1,300 full-time-equivalent employees.

NJIT has been recognized nationally for providing graduates with a high rate of return on their investment, has earned national prominence by developing relevant academic programs taught by leading practitioners in their fields, and is ranked in the top 50 among colleges without a medical school for research expenditures, and in the top 10 among universities whose main research is in engineering. In spring 2014, NJIT announced its new economic-development venture, New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII), which is comprised of Innovation Labs (iLabs) that follow industry-led agendas designed to spur product creation and enhancement, develop solutions for sector-wide and/or company-focused challenges, and serve as a catalyst for regional economic growth.

Our workforce is the driving force behind our successes. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and motivating qualified and diverse employees to support NJIT’s mission. Toward this end, we promote a culture of innovation and leadership, offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits, and reward competence, collaboration and creativity.

We invite you to build and advance your career with NJIT and help our students become leaders and innovators who shape industry and the nation.