Priority 2: Faculty Success

The rapid progress being made in generative artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the nature of knowledge creation and technological innovation. At the same time, funding organizations such as the National Science Foundation are shifting their focus to larger, more collaborative research undertakings. NJIT is well positioned to take advantage of these shifts and changes due to our expertise in AI, the applied nature of our research enterprise, and our existing collaborations with government and corporations. Our faculty are central to our success as an Innovation Nexus. They are responsible for developing and delivering a cutting-edge curriculum, originating new knowledge and intellectual property, and mentoring the next generation of scholars. We will develop a cadre of world-renowned faculty and set a national benchmark for workforce engagement and satisfaction in higher education. We will create a work environment that inspires all faculty, including lecturers and adjunct instructors, to build their careers with NJIT. Our approach to integrate university lecturers into the faculty will be innovative, surpassing current standards and setting new benchmarks in higher education. At the same time, we will develop a comprehensive support system for our researchers, providing them with unparalleled resources and opportunities. The principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), focusing on advancing student success, and strengthening academic programs, will be woven into every aspect of our workforce strategy, ensuring that every member of our community feels valued and empowered.

KEY METRICS

• Number of faculty holding Fellow and National Academy status
• Faculty retention, promotion and tenure rates
• Total number of tenured and tenure-track faculty
• Faculty diversity
• Number of doctoral students supported through Teaching Assistantships, Research Assistantships, and Fellowships