Employee Handbook

This handbook is designed to support and increase the university’s goals in educating its faculty and staff members about their rights and responsibilities while at NJIT.  Inside you will find useful information on policies and procedures. Please note policies may change and the HR website should be reviewed for updates. 
If you have any questions, concerns or comments about any of the information present in this handbook, please feel free to direct them to the Department of Human Resources at 973-596-3140.

We wish you continued success in all your future endeavors while at the university. 

Core Values 

Our core values reflect our beliefs, guide our behavior, shape our culture, and in so doing establish a sense of community and 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 dignity.
Sustainability - We develop responsibly and respect the needs of future generations.
Social Responsibility - We pride ourselves in being an engaged partner enhancing the communities in which we live.
Diversity - We celebrate the diversity of our university community and are sensitive to cultural and personal differences. We do not tolerate discrimination of any form.
Communication - We strive to share information and understand each other’s perspectives.

While we intend to continue the policies, rules and benefits described in this handbook, NJIT, in its sole discretion, may always amend, add to, delete from or modify the provisions of this handbook and/or change its interpretation of any provision set forth in this handbook. ​This handbook does not convey any contractual rights of employment.  This handbook is subject to the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. This handbook supersedes all prior handbooks.