About Us

Gannon University is a proud member of the Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) to increase diversity in recruitment and address dual-career challenges in our region.

Gannon University is a four-year Catholic university providing a liberal arts education integrated with professional skills and faith-based learning. Located in the heart of Erie, Pennsylvania’s fourth-largest city, Gannon is consistently ranked as a top-tier university by U.S. News & World Report. Nearly 600 full-time faculty and staff members are dedicated to the service of more than 4,000 students (2,500 full-time undergraduate). Gannon seeks excellence through inclusiveness and invites women and members of underrepresented groups to apply. Gannon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Workplace of the Year

Gannon University has been named Workplace of the Year in the Erie Times-News' 2020 Commitment to Erie Awards, as announced during a virtual ceremony on Sept. 23 at GoErie.com. 

These awards honor employers and individuals for their investment and commitment to their employees, community and customers. 

"Gannon, which is spending $26 million in the transformation of Knight Tower and a new cybersecurity program, was recognized for its commitment to its students, faculty and staff. The University has established goals to address employee concerns and has also created a campuswide awards and recognition program," reads the Erie Times-News nomination. 

The presenting sponsor for the Workplace of the Year Award is Presbyterian SeniorCare Network.

For a full list of 2020 Commitment to Erie Award winners, visit www.GoErie.com.

About Our Culture

Gannon’s Purpose Statement

We Transform lives by creating environments for Extraordinary Moments and everyday connections that Inspire Others to be their Best Selves.

Our Service Standards

Respect, Well-Being, Engaged, Seamless

About You

If you thrive as a professional who can apply the same values that distinguish our promise to our students, then Gannon is the place for you. This means you’re dedicated to fostering a values-centered learning experience that emphasizes faith, leadership, inclusiveness and social responsibility.

Where Do I Start?

It starts with believing in the possibilities at Gannon. You can make a difference in an environment that is conducive to learning, scholarship, research, service and personal growth. It continues when you apply for employment.