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Presidential Search

Presidential Profile

The presidential profile is currently in development and will be posted here once completed.

Search Messages

September 10, 2026 - Presidential Search Update from Board of Trustees Chair Cohen '83, '84, '87

Search Process and Timeline

In order to keep the NJIT community informed of our presidential search's progress, highlight critical milestones and ensure awareness of opportunities for engagement and participation, this timeline will be updated periodically throughout the search.

Completed - Review potential executive search firms and select a partner (WittKieffer)
Completed - Name search committee chairs
Completed - Launch presidential search website
October 9 - Faculty & Lecturers listening session
October 13 - Staff listening session
Mid-October of 2026 - Announce the complete search committee
In progress - Develop position profile for NJIT’s next president
Mid-November of 2026 - Finalize position profile and begin recruitment/vetting of potential candidates
To be determined - Opportunities for feedback from NJIT community
To be determined - Finalists to visit campus
To be determined - Selection of NJIT’s next president
Summer of 2027 - Next president begins NJIT tenure

Search Committee

Trustee Nicholas DeNichilo '73, '78
Co-Chair
Senior Vice President Alan Kelly
Co-Chair
Full committee membership to be announced in October of 2027.

Search Partner

WittKieffer is a premier executive search and leadership advisory firm with deep and broad expertise in the higher education sector.

Search Contacts

WittKieffer contact info to be added here
NJIT internal contact info to be added here

Resources for Candidates

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Presidential Search Update from Board of Trustees Chair Cohen

Dear NJIT Community Members,

I write today to share information with the university community regarding the beginning of our search for the next president of NJIT. As we launch this national search, we will be seeking a candidate who lives our values, understands the changing higher education landscape, and leads with integrity. The Board of Trustees is confident that we will find an excellent candidate to lead NJIT and build on our tremendous momentum.

We have recently initiated the search process and will be partnering with the highly respected executive placement firm WittKieffer, with the goal of having our next president in place by summer 2027. We also are actively working to assemble a search committee that will include representation from throughout the university community and will align with our presidential search guidelines. The search committee will be co-chaired by Trustee Nicholas DeNichilo '73, '78 and Senior Vice President Alan Kelly, and the remaining membership of the committee will be announced in early October.

Our process will be thorough and rigorous, and it will include opportunities for community members to participate and provide feedback. I commit to you that our presidential search process will be built on a foundation of transparency and inclusivity. As such, we will establish a presidential search website that will include messages to the university community regarding the search, a projected search timeline with key milestones, the presidential profile that will be provided to candidates, a listing of the search committee members, links to resources for potential candidates, and other pertinent details. Once this information is finalized, the site will be shared and updated regularly.

I would like to encourage each of you to participate by sharing your insights and feedback as our process unfolds. We recognize that selecting NJIT’s next president is one of the most consequential responsibilities of the Board of Trustees, and we look forward to working with the university community throughout the search process.

Sincerely,

Robert Cohen '83, '84, '87
Chair of the NJIT Board of Trustees

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Build Your Future in Concrete Industry Management

The Only B.S. in Concrete Industry Management in the Northeast

In today's built environment, every major infrastructure project relies on advanced material science and executive leadership. At NJIT, we understand that concrete is part of a multi-billion-dollar global industry requiring professionals who blend technical expertise with the best business practices. From managing massive production facilities to directing complex supply chains, the intersection between STEM and business management is rapidly growing. As the sole university in the Northeast and one of only a few in the nation to offer this path, NJIT's B.S. in Concrete Industry Management (CIM) is designed to prepare students for this high-demand job market.

Curriculum Includes:

Concrete production techniques and chemistry
Advanced construction applications
Business administration and strategic management
Industrial sales and technical marketing
Supply chain logistics and product distribution
Experiential field learning and mandatory co-ops

Careers Include:

Project Managers
Quality Control & Materials Technologists
Logistics & Operations Managers
Technical Sales Specialists
Ready-Mix & Precast Plant Managers
Product Distribution & Terminal Managers

Top 2%

for return on investment

PayScale.com

100%

job placement for CIM program graduates

Engineering Technology-CIM

$7,800+

average semester earnings per student with a paid co-op or internship

Co-op and Internship Earnings Average

View Program Details Here

Turn Your Interest in Building Into a Career That Builds Cities.

Every landmark skyscraper, major highway and massive infrastructure project relies on one material: concrete. But it takes more than raw engineering to build the modern world. It takes strategic leaders.

NJIT’s Concrete Industry Management program combines the technical science of advanced materials with comprehensive business and management principles. You won't just learn how concrete is created and utilized in complex construction applications, you’ll learn how to lead the enterprises behind them.

CIM is offered at only five colleges in the U.S., and the program at NJIT has nearly 100 percent job placement.

Discover your future in cim at njit today

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Fall Open House

NJIT Makes Your Future Take Shape

NJIT offers undergraduates 125+ degree programs, providing advanced training across STEM fields, architecture, digital design and data-driven business. At NJIT's Open House, you will see exactly how we turn your passions and interests into career-accelerating skills. Tour NJIT facilities, including the state-of-the-art Makerspace, explore interactive academic showcases and discover how our degrees paths can fast-track your future success.

Best Value in New Jersey among Public Universities

The Princeton Review

research institutes, centers, and specialized labs on campus

Centers and Labs

of 32 research polytechnic universities nationally

Polytechnic University

150+ STUDENT ORGS. 1 HIGHLANDER COMMUNITY.

Find your crew, dive into your passions and get a hands-on start to your future. At NJIT, student life moves fast spanning competitive engineering clubs, architecture labs, digital design studios, division I sports and cultural groups. At NJIT's Open House, you'll have the chance to explore our campus, experience various site tours, meet with Highlanders and discover how you will lead both in and out of the classroom.

TOUR NJIT'S MAKERSPACE & DESIGN HUBS
PREVIEW RESIDENCE HALLS & CAMPUS LIFE
EXPLORE DIVISION I SPORTS & THE WEC

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Degree Overview

Delivery Format: on-campus
Required Credits: 120

Program Details

Rooted in the foundations of traditional Information Systems, our Bachelor of Science in Enterprise AI brings a modern touch, equipping students with the skills to design, develop, and deploy next-generation smart information systems. By integrating core principles of system analysis and data management with cutting-edge AI and machine learning technology, this program prepares you to create intelligent technologies that anticipate needs, automate processes, and enhance user experiences.

What You Will Learn:

Design, implement and fine-tune machine learning and LLM models to solve business problems
Architect enterprise solutions that scale with AI capabilities
Apply responsible and ethical AI principles in system development and deployment
Lead teams through complex implementations
Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Admissions & curriculum

120 Required Credits

Course listing and prerequisites

Tuition Cost

How Much does it cost to Attend NJIT?

$38,962

Average cost of attendance for NJ resident undergrads living on campus

- $18,913

Average amount of grants and scholarships per student

= $20,049

(Estimated Net Price). Try the Net Price Calculator for a more accurate estimate.

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Convocation 2026

WELCOME TO HIGHLANDER NATION!

Convocation is more than a welcome. It’s your first chance to experience what it means to be a Highlander — surrounded by the classmates, traditions and opportunities that will shape your next few years.
Be a part of the official first-year class photo, and don’t miss exclusive NJIT giveaways available only to attendees.

Wednesday, September 2nd | 2:30 p.m.

The Turf – Lubetkin Field at Mal Simon Stadium

Gates open at 2:15 p.m.

The Involvement Fair will take place immediately after Convocation

THE ALMA MATER

To Alma Mater fair and great,
our voices now we raise,
Our gratitude we demonstrate,
Her steady voice we praise.
Her challenge on us ever falls,
a world of knowledge calls.
In heart and mind,
our trust we’ll bind
to our NJIT.
We’ll hold her memory ever dear,
Her spirit we’ll revere.
To her we’ll promise loyalty,
our own NJIT.

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Degree Overview

Delivery Format: on-campus
Required Credits: 12

Program Details

This primarily online certificate is designed for recent STEM graduates and working professionals. The curriculum consists of two required core courses and two electives. Students study biotechnology processes and bioprocess unit operations, then select electives in areas such as pharmaceutical quality and regulation, operations and technology management, digital biomanufacturing, or biologically driven engineering systems. An optional three-credit summer capstone, project, or internship may be completed in addition to the 12 required credits.

What You Will Learn:

Microbial and mammalian bioprocessing principles
Industrial biotechnology manufacturing workflows
Upstream and downstream bioprocess operations
Filtration, centrifugation, chromatography, and separation processes
Bioprocess scale-up and manufacturing systems
Good Manufacturing Practice compliance
Pharmaceutical quality systems, validation, and regulatory requirements
Process data analysis and digital biomanufacturing
Project management, technology transfer, and production operations

Admissions & curriculum

12 Required Credits

Course listing and prerequisites

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Salaries

$75,900

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$86,991

Mid-Career Salary, National Average

NJIT’s Chemical Engineering program is in the top 100 in the country

Career Prospects

Where do Chemical Engineering majors work?

Common Job Titles

Chemical Engineer
Process Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Product Engineer
Research And Development Engineer

Top Employers

Colgate-Palmolive
FM Global
L'Oreal USA
Phillips 66
TEVA Pharmaceuticals

What our students are saying

I’m working on microfluidic biosensors for cancer detection. We hope this technology will replace invasive biopsies. "

Mehnaz Mursalat
What I love about research at NJIT is that primary investigators draw on creative and hardworking thinkers throughout the campus community. "

Victoria Harbour
I’m interested in current challenges the energy community faces."

Kerri-Lee Chintersingh

Degree Overview

Delivery Format: on-campus
Required Credits: 12

Program Details

The program consists of two required core courses and two electives. Core coursework covers pharmaceutical engineering principles and pharmaceutical unit operations. Electives allow students to explore facility design, pharmacokinetics and drug delivery, validation and regulatory requirements, or particle-processing technology. All certificate credits may be applied toward NJIT’s M.S. in Pharmaceutical Engineering.

What You Will Learn:

Principles of pharmaceutical engineering and industry operations
Drug discovery and development processes
FDA requirements, regulatory compliance, and approval processes
Drug dosage forms and pharmaceutical manufacturing systems
Quantitative analysis and design of pharmaceutical unit operations
Processing of liquid and dispersed-phase systems
Pharmaceutical facility design
Pharmacokinetics, drug delivery, and drug transport
Particle-processing principles relevant to solid pharmaceutical products

Admissions & curriculum

12 Required Credits

Course listing and prerequisites

Explore this area of study

Salaries

$75,900

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$86,991

Mid-Career Salary, National Average

NJIT’s Chemical Engineering program is in the top 100 in the country

Career Prospects

Where do Chemical Engineering majors work?

Common Job Titles

Chemical Engineer
Process Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Product Engineer
Research And Development Engineer

Top Employers

Colgate-Palmolive
FM Global
L'Oreal USA
Phillips 66
TEVA Pharmaceuticals

What our students are saying

I’m working on microfluidic biosensors for cancer detection. We hope this technology will replace invasive biopsies. "

Mehnaz Mursalat
What I love about research at NJIT is that primary investigators draw on creative and hardworking thinkers throughout the campus community. "

Victoria Harbour
I’m interested in current challenges the energy community faces."

Kerri-Lee Chintersingh

Degree Overview

Delivery Format: on-campus
Required Credits: 12

Program Details

The program consists of two required core courses and two electives. Students study pharmaceutical facility design and packaging technology while selecting specialized coursework in pharmaceutical engineering principles, validation and regulatory requirements, particle technology, or independent study. Applicants typically need an undergraduate degree in science or engineering and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8. All certificate credits may be applied toward NJIT’s M.S. in Pharmaceutical Engineering.

What You Will Learn:

Design principles for modern pharmaceutical manufacturing and R&D facilities
Pharmaceutical packaging machinery, processes, and unit operations
Drug development, dosage forms, and manufacturing processes
FDA requirements, approval processes, and regulatory compliance
Validation practices used in pharmaceutical and allied industries
Sterile and aseptic processing, cleanrooms, HVAC systems, and pharmaceutical utility systems
Particle-processing principles relevant to pharmaceutical unit operations

Admissions & curriculum

12 Required Credits

Course listing and prerequisites

Explore this area of study

Salaries

$75,900

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$86,991

Mid-Career Salary, National Average

NJIT’s Chemical Engineering program is in the top 100 in the country

Career Prospects

Where do Chemical Engineering majors work?

Common Job Titles

Chemical Engineer
Process Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Product Engineer
Research And Development Engineer

Top Employers

Colgate-Palmolive
FM Global
L'Oreal USA
Phillips 66
TEVA Pharmaceuticals

What our students are saying

I’m working on microfluidic biosensors for cancer detection. We hope this technology will replace invasive biopsies. "

Mehnaz Mursalat
What I love about research at NJIT is that primary investigators draw on creative and hardworking thinkers throughout the campus community. "

Victoria Harbour
I’m interested in current challenges the energy community faces."

Kerri-Lee Chintersingh

Degree Overview

Delivery Format: on-campus
Required Credits: 120

Program Details

The mission of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is to educate a diverse student body to be employed in the engineering profession, to encourage research and scholarship among our faculty and students and to promote service to the engineering profession and society. Our program objectives are reflected in the achievements of our recent alumni in these areas:

Engineering Practice: Alumni will successfully engage in the practice of environmental engineering within industry, government, and private practice, applying engineering analysis and design toward sustainable solutions across a wide array of technical specialties, including water and wastewater treatment system design, environmental microbiology, site remediation engineering, sustainability planning, environmental policy, and environmental systems analysis.
Professional Growth: Alumni will advance their skills through professional growth and development activities such as graduate study in engineering, research and development, professional registration, and continuing education; some graduates will transition into other professional fields such as business and law through further education.
Service: Alumni will perform service to society and the engineering profession through membership and participation in professional societies, including the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and allied organizations, as well as government, educational institutions, civic organizations, charitable giving, and other humanitarian endeavors.

What You Will Learn:

By the time they graduate from the environmental engineering program, our students should have acquired the following:

An ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics
An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors
An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts
An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives
An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

Admissions & curriculum

120 Required Credits

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Salaries

$48,750

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$63,447

Mid-Career Salary, National Average

NJIT’s graduate programs in Environmental Engineering rank in the top 75 in the U.S.

Career Prospects

Where do Environmental Engineering majors work?

Common Job Titles

Environmental Engineer
Water Resources/Drainage Engineer
Environmental Specialist
Senior Environmental Project Manager
Air Quality Engineer

Top Employers

AECOM
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff
Langan
Stantec

What our students are saying

I’m from Beijing, and I’ve been aware of environmental issues since I was a kid. I’m here to learn how to improve and fix these problems."

Wenxin Ye
I work on nanobubbles. My target is to help develop simple, cheap, eco-friendly and safe technologies for all parts of the world."

Ahmed Khaled Abdella
Getting a degree from a great school like NJIT gave me the opportunity to choose the job I wanted."

Seif Issa