Why NJIT?

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 is now an R1 Research University that enrolls over 12,000 students and employs a workforce of over 1,400 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 not only the #1 public university by the New York Times College Ranking Tool, but also a top 100 national university by the U.S. News & World Report! 

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!