Gannon University has a number of graduate assistantships available to full-time students. Availability and application procedures vary by department. Below you will find the names of departments that offer assistantships, as well as a contact person and phone number. Please contact the department directly for more information, applicable deadlines, and upcoming openings.
Graduate Assistantship Facts
- Most graduate students receive a stipend and/or percentage of tuition waiver.
- All positions are for one year, renewable for a second year by mutual agreement.
- Graduate assistants in Student Living receive room and board.
- The positions in the English Department are teaching assistantships and require teaching of College Composition and working in
the Writing Center
Departments with Assistantships
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Dr. David Tobin
(814) 871-7537
Preference is given to students pursuing a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Computer and Information Science
Dr. Theresa Vitolo
(814) 871-7126
Students must be pursuing a degree in Computer and Information Science.
Office of the Dean of Humanities, Education and Social Science
Bobbi Jo Fye
(814) 871-7549
Education
Eileen Jolls
(814) 871-7242
Preference is given to students pursuing a degree in Education.
English
Dr. Penny Smith
(814) 871-7748
Students must have a Bachelor’s degree in English or at least 24 undergraduate credits in English.
Environmental Health and Engineering
Dr. Harry Diz
(814) 871-7633
Occupational Therapy
Dr. David LeVan
(814) 871-7730
Students must be pursuing a degree in Occupational Therapy.
Organizational Learning and Leadership
Dr. David Barker
(814) 871-7700
Physical Therapy
Dr. Kristine Legters
(814) 871-5641
Students must be pursuing a degree in Physical Therapy. Deadline to apply is January 15. Positions include Athletic Trainers, Anatomy Laboratory Assistants and Motional Analysis Laboratory Assistants.
School of Business
Margie Unick
(814) 871-7567
Students must be pursuing a degree in Business Administration.
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Jodie Camillo
(814) 871-7452
Student Living
Tina Lingerman
(814) 871-7564
Preference is given to students who have previous resident life experience, but it is not required.