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Post of Senior Lecturer (Grade I) / Senior Lecturer (Grade II) /Lecturer (Unconfirmed) / Lecturer (Probationary)
Academic Vacancies – Uva Wellassa University
ACADEMIC VACANCIES ARE CALLED FOR IN THE FOLLOWING FACULTIES, AND THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS,
Qualifications
(1) A Degree with specialization in the relevant subject with First or Second Class (Upper Division) Honours and at least 01-year experience in teaching/research/professional work/postgraduate studies. OR
(2) A Degree with specialization in the relevant subject with Second Class (Lower Division) Honours and at least 01-year experience in teaching/research/professional work/postgraduate studies. OR
(3) (a) A degree with specialization in the relevant subject-without Honours or any other degree with at least Second Class Honours, and
(b) A Postgraduate Degree of at least 02 academic years duration in the relevant subject with a research component by way of thesis/dissertation; OR
(4) Such academic or professional qualifications or professional experience as may be approved by the University Grants Commission upon the recommendation of the Higher Educational Institution concerned.
For Further Note: Candidates, whose specializations are compatible with the requirements, are requested to refer the relevant UGC Circular Nos. 721, 996, 08/2016 and 07/2018 or visit www.ugc.ac.lk
A postgraduate degree as stipulated in relevant circulars is an essential qualification for Lecturer (Unconfirmed) and Senior Lecturer (Gr. I/II)
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
01. DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Post: Senior Lecturer Gr. I/ Senior Lecturer Gr. II/ Lecturer (Unconfirmed) /Lecturer (Probationary)
Subject Area: 01. Material Science
Academic qualifications: BSc honours in Chemistry/ B. Tech honours in Science and Technology specialized in Material Science and Technology and higher degree qualification in the field of Material Science.
Subject Area: 02. Pharmacology/ Bioprocess Engineering/ Natural Product Chemistry
Preferred specialization areas: Pharmaceutical drug discovery, Natural product synthesis, Food Chemistry and Food Analysis, Bio product Separations, Pharmacognosy.
Subject Area: 03. Mechanical Engineering/ Mechatronics
Academic qualifications: BSc honours in Engineering/ B. Tech honours in Science and Technology specialized in Mechatronics.
02. DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & INFORMATICS
Post: Senior Lecturer Gr. I/ Senior Lecturer Gr. II/ Lecturer (Unconfirmed)/ Lecturer (Probationary)
Subject Area: 01. Computing
Preferred Specialization Areas: Networking, Computer Graphics, Artificial Intelligence
Subject Area: 02. Mathematics
Preferred Specialization Areas: Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science
03. DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED EARTH SCIENCES
Post: Senior Lecturer Gr. I/ Senior Lecturer Gr. II/ Lecturer (Unconfirmed)/ Lecturer (Probationary)
Subject Area: 01. Mineral Processing Technology
Preferred Specialization Areas: Mineral Processing, Technical Mineralogy, Extractive metrology, Mineral Nanoscience
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT
04. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Post: Senior Lecturer Gr. I/ Senior Lecturer Gr. II/ Lecturer (Unconfirmed)/ Lecturer (Probationary)
Subject Area: 01. Management Information Systems/ Data Management/ Business Intelligence/ Web Programming
Required Qualifications are: Applicants should possess a Bachelor special degree in Business Management with specialization in Management Information Systems (MIS), Business Intelligence, Data Management, Web Programming or a related field.
05. DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM STUDIES
Post: Senior Lecturer Gr. I/ Senior Lecturer Gr. II/ Lecturer (Unconfirmed)/ Lecturer (Probationary)
Subject Area: 01. Travel Agency & Tour Operations
Required Qualifications are: Applicants should possess a BSc or BBM Special degree in Tourism & Hospitality Management with relevant qualifications.
Subject Area: 02. Hospitality Management
Required Qualifications are: Applicants should possess a BSc or BBM Special degree in Tourism & Hospitality Management with relevant qualifications.
06. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Post: Senior Lecturer Gr. I/ Senior Lecturer Gr. II/ Lecturer (Unconfirmed)/ Lecturer (Probationary)
Subject Area: 01. Human Resource Development / Human Resource Management
Required Qualifications are: Applicants should possess a Bachelor Special degree in Human Resource Development or Human Resource Management with relevant qualifications.
FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGICAL STUDIES
07. DEPARTMENT OF BIOSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
Post: Senior Lecturer Gr. I/ Senior Lecturer Gr. II/ Lecturer (Unconfirmed) /Lecturer (Probationary)
Academic qualifications: B.Sc. honors degree specializing in Botany/biotechnology/molecular biology with in-depth knowledge in botany, microbiology, biotechnology, wood technology and fermentation technology.
BSc degree with chemistry as a major subject processing in depth knowledge in areas such as pharmaceutical science, biosensors, analytical chemistry and bio materials.
08. DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Post: Senior Lecturer Gr. I/ Senior Lecturer Gr. II/ Lecturer (Unconfirmed) /Lecturer (Probationary)
Field of Interest: Bachelor of Science of Engineering (B.Sc. Eng. (Hons)) in following any field of specializations.
Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Electronic Engineering / Production Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering
Subject Area of interest: Engineering Management, Energy Engineering, Energy Management, Building Service Management, Maintenance Engineering and Management, Electrical Installations, Digital Manufacturing, Supply Chain Engineering/Management, Advanced Manufacturing Processes, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Safety and Risk Management, Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering, Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing, Micro Machining.
Special notes: Industry experience will be an added advantage. Preference will be given to those who have industrial experience in aforesaid specialized areas.
09. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Post: Senior Lecturer Gr. I/ Senior Lecturer Gr. II/ Lecturer (Unconfirmed) /Lecturer (Probationary)
Subject Area: 01. Software Technology
Preferred Specialization Areas are: Core/ Supplementary Computing/ IT, Software Engineering, Web Technologies, Software Development
Subject Area: 02. Business Intelligence
Preferred Specialization Areas are: Core/ Supplementary Computing/ IT, Intelligent Systems, Neural networks, Machine learning, Data Science
Candidate should have a BSc Special/ BSc (Hons)/ BICT (Hons) in Information and Communication Technology/ Computer Science/ Software Engineering/ Information Technology/ Information Systems (or relevant computing discipline from) UGC approved higher educational institute.
FACULTY OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND EXPORT AGRICULTURE
10.DEPARTMENT OF EXPORT AGRICULTURE
Post: Senior Lecturer Gr. I/ Senior Lecturer Gr. II/ Lecturer (Unconfirmed) /Lecturer (Probationary)
Subject Area: 01. Soil Science
Note: Preference will be given to the candidates with Postgraduate qualifications in the field of Soil Science with a BSc Honours in Agriculture or any other related four-year degree with majoring /specialized in Soil Science.
Subject Area: 02. Crop Science
Note: Preference will be given to the candidates with Postgraduate qualifications in the field of Crop Modelling/Bio statistics with a BSc Honours in Agriculture or any other related four-year degree with majoring /specialized in Crop Science/Crop Modelling
Subject Area: 03. Tea Cultivation and Management
Note: Preference will be given to the candidates with Postgraduate qualifications in the field of Tea Cultivation and Management with a BSc Honours in Agriculture or any other related four-year degree with related courses in Tea Cultivation and Management.
Subject Area: 04. Palm Crop Cultivation & Management
Note: Preference will be given to the candidates with Postgraduate qualifications in the field of Palm Crop Cultivation and Management with a BSc Honours in Agriculture or any other related four-year degree with relevant courses in Palm Crop Cultivation and Management.
Subject Area: 05. Plantation Co-Products Processing
Note: Preference will be given to the candidates with Postgraduate qualifications in the field of Plantation Co-Products Processing holding a BSc Honours in a four-year degree in the related field.
Subject Area: 06. Agricultural Marketing and Management
Note: Preference will be given to the candidates with Postgraduate qualifications in the fields of Agricultural Marketing and Management, International Marketing, Import and Export Procedure with a BSc Honours in Agriculture or any other related four-year degree with majoring /specialized in Agricultural Marketing and Management.
Subject Area: 07. Econometrics and Statistics
Note: Preference will be given to candidates with Postgraduate qualifications in the fields of Econometrics, Statistics, and Social Research Methodology, along with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, obtained through a four-year program.
Subject Area: 08. Environmental and Resource Economics
Note: Preference will be given to the candidates with Postgraduate qualifications in the fields of Environmental economics, Resource economics and environmental valuation, with a BSc Honours in Agriculture or any other related four-year degree with majoring /specialized in Environmental Economics and Resource Economics.
11.DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
Post: Senior Lecturer Gr. I/ Senior Lecturer Gr. II/ Lecturer (Unconfirmed)/ Lecturer (Probationary)
Subject Area: 01. Animal Genetics and Breeding
Note: Candidates must be qualified with a Bachelor of Animal Science (Honours) degree, Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Animal Production and Food Technology, or a Bachelor of Science (Special/Honours) degree in Agricultural Technology and Management, Agriculture, or Agricultural Science specialized in Animal Science from a recognized University.
For more details: see the web site www.uwu.ac.lk.
Subject Area: 02. Statistics
Note: Candidates must be qualified with a Bachelor of Science (Special/Honours) degree in Statistics from a recognized University. In addition, proficiency in statistical software packages such as SAS, MINITAB, SPSS, STATA, R, and Python is required.
For more details: see the web site www.uwu.ac.lk.
Subject Area: 03. Ruminant Management
Candidates must be qualified with a Bachelor of Animal Science (Honours) degree, Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Animal Production and Food Technology, or a Bachelor of Science (Special/Honours) degree in Agricultural Technology and Management, Agriculture, or Agricultural Science specialized in Animal Science from a recognized University.
For more details: see the web site www.uwu.ac.lk.
12.DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Post: Senior Lecturer Gr. I/ Senior Lecturer Gr. II/ Lecturer (Unconfirmed)/ Lecturer (Probationary)
Subject Area: 01. Food Science and Technology
Note: Required Basic Qualifications: BSc in Food Science and Technology or related
Special notes: Please see the annexure for relevant details of the Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture, obtained from the university website www.uwu.ac.lk.
Application form and Google form, preferred qualifications and other relevant details can be obtained by visiting the University Website www.uwu.ac.lk.
REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Salary Scale
| Position | Grade | Salary Range (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| Lecturer (Probationary) | [U-AC 3(IV)] | Rs. 94,400 -10 x 2,400 – 118,400 p.m. |
| Lecturer (Unconfirmed) | [U-AC 3(III)] | Rs. 121,340 -5 x 2,940 – 136,040 p.m. |
| Senior Lecturer (Grade II) | [U-AC 3(II)] | Rs. 138,980 -11 x 2,940 – 171,320 p.m. |
| Senior Lecturer (Grade I) | [U-AC 3(I)] | Rs. 160,520 -7 x 3,900 – 187,820 p.m. |
In addition, the Government approved allowances applicable to the University system will be paid.
Application Instructions
The duly completed applications should be forwarded with certified true copies of relevant certificates (with transcripts) under registered cover to reach the Senior Assistant Registrar, Human Resources Division, Uva Wellassa University, Passara Road, Badulla on or before 09.09. 2025.
Important: In addition, it is compulsory to submit your application via Google form, and the scanned copy of your application form should be uploaded to the Google form before the closing date.
Application form and Google form, preferred qualifications and other relevant details can be obtained by visiting the University Website www.uwu.ac.lk.
The candidates who apply for more than one post should submit separate applications in separate covers for each post. The preferred subject area should be clearly indicated in the form of an application and left-hand corner of the envelop.
Applicants from the University System/ Government Departments/Corporations and Statutory Boards should apply through the Heads of their respective Institutions. Applications which are not received through proper channels and not submitted in the prescribed format will be rejected without intimation.
Incomplete applications, applications without supporting documents, and applications received after the closing date will not be considered. University reserves the right to shortlist the candidates and call only such candidates for the interview.
Contact Information
Acting Registrar
Uva Wellassa University
Passara Road
Badulla
10.08.2025