8.2.1 Employment practice living wage
NTNU pays all faculty and staff in accordance with the compensation regulations set by the central government and relevant university policies. Salaries are reviewed and adjusted by the government’s review committee based on multiple factors, including changes in the cost of living, average national income, population trends, economic growth rate, and wage levels in the private sector.
As of 2024, the average monthly salary of NTNU faculty and staff is NT$111,806, which is significantly higher than the Taipei City poverty line of NT$19,649 per person per month as announced by the local government.
National Taiwan Normal University Salary Payment Table for Faculty
8.2.2 Employment practice unions
According to the “Regulations for Implementing Labor-Management Meetings,” NTNU convenes labor-management meetings every three months to coordinate labor relations and discuss working conditions, employee welfare, and other related matters. In 2024, four sessions were held. The current labor-management committee consists of five labor representatives and five management representatives, serving a four-year term. Notably, 60% of the current labor representatives are women, demonstrating NTNU’s commitment to gender inclusion and equal participation in labor governance. All meeting minutes and relevant information are published on the Office of Human Resources website.
8.2.3 Employment policy on discrimination
“In compliance with Article 5 of Taiwan’s Employment Service Act, NTNU strictly upholds the principle of equal employment opportunity. The regulation stipulates that employers are prohibited from discriminating against any job applicant or employee based on race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, appearance, or any other personal characteristics.
At NTNU, recruitment, evaluation, and promotion are conducted solely based on professional qualifications, experience, and performance, ensuring fairness and transparency in all employment processes. The university explicitly prohibits discrimination in the workplace on the grounds of religion, sexuality, gender, or age, and is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and equitable work environment for all faculty and staff.”
8.2.4 Employment policy modern slavery
It is NTNU’s policy to fully comply with Taiwan’s Labor Standards Act, which strictly prohibits forced labor, modern slavery, human trafficking, and child labor. According to Article 5, employers shall not use any illegal means to force workers to perform labor. In addition, in accordance with Chapter IV of the Act, NTNU ensures appropriate management of employees’ working hours, rest, and leave, protecting the rights and well-being of all staff members.
Furthermore, NTNU adheres to Articles 44 and 45, which clearly prohibit the employment of child laborers. All recruitment and employment practices at NTNU follow national labor regulations to ensure that no individual under the legal working age is employed in any capacity.
8.2.5 Employment practice equivalent rights outsourcing
NTNU ensures that all outsourced labor services comply with labor protection regulations. In all tender documents for outsourced projects, contractors are required to guarantee that employee wages shall not be lower than the statutory minimum wage. Moreover, contractors must provide labor insurance, employment insurance, and national health insurance, as well as contribute to the labor pension fund in accordance with relevant laws.
8.2.6 Employment policy pay scale equity
NTNU is committed to maintaining pay scale equity and eliminating gender-based pay gaps in the workplace. The university has established the “Enforcement Guidelines for Gender Equity Education,” which in Article 5 clearly states that no faculty, staff, or student shall receive unequal treatment in teaching, activities, evaluations, selections, promotions, reviews, rewards, benefits, or services based on gender, gender traits, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Faculty and staff salaries are determined in accordance with the “National Taiwan Normal University Salary Payment Table for Faculty” and the “National Taiwan Normal University Civil Servants Detailed Salary Table.” Salaries are reviewed and adjusted annually based on job performance and years of service, ensuring that compensation is determined solely by merit and experience.
National Taiwan Normal University Enforcement Guidelines for Gender Equity Education
8.2.7 Tracking pay scale for gender equity
The salaries of NTNU’s faculty and staff are determined in accordance with regulations set by the central government and the university, such as the Faculty Remuneration Act and the Public Functionaries Remuneration Act. Salary adjustments are reviewed by a committee that considers factors including changes in the cost of living, average private-sector wages, economic growth rate, and overall market conditions, ensuring fairness and equity in the compensation system.
The university strictly prohibits any wage disparity based on gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy. In 2024, the average monthly salary for male and female faculty members was NT$122,349 and NT$118,101, respectively, while the average monthly salary for male and female civil servants was NT$72,962 and NT$74,651, respectively.
8.2.8 Employment practice appeal process
By the ” National Taiwan Normal University Organizational and Review Guidelines for Faculty Grievances Committee ” and the ” Organizational Directives for Employee Appeals, Arbitration, and Committee ” NTNU has established “Faculty Grievances Committee” and “Employee Appeals and Arbitration Committee” to ensure that faculty and employees have fair opportunities to appeal against any alleged unfair, illegal, or inappropriate or that their rights have been violated due to inaction. In that case, they may file appeals according to the regulations, and procedures for filing and reviewing appeals are clearly defined. In 2024, the University received a total of four appeal cases.
8.2.9 Employment practice labor rights
According to the “Regulations for Implementing Labor-Management Meetings,” NTNU convenes labor-management meetings every three months to coordinate labor relations and discuss working conditions, employee welfare, and other related matters. In 2024, four sessions were held. The current labor-management committee consists of five labor representatives and five management representatives, serving a four-year term. Notably, 60% of the current labor representatives are women, demonstrating NTNU’s commitment to gender inclusion and equal participation in labor governance. All meeting minutes and relevant information are published on the Office of Human Resources website.
8.3.1 Expenditure per employee
The total number of full-time faculty and staff is 3925. The University’s annual expenditure is NT$8,006,256,708, and the average expenditure per person is NT$2,039,810.63.
8.4.1 Proportion of students with work placements
The total number of students at NTNU is 13,706, with 3,741 students participating in internship programs. Therefore, the proportion of students with internship opportunities is 27.3%.
8.5.1 Proportion of employees on secure contracts
In 2024, NTNU employed 3,925 full-time faculty and staff members, of which 3,193 had signed secure contracts, representing 81.35% of the total.