UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA SRI LANKA

VACANCIES
Applications will be entertained by me up to 11.11.2016 for the following posts.

FACULTY OF SCIENCE
(01)

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT

Lecturer (Probationary)* / Senior Lecturer Grade I/II **
Applicants should have the following qualifications
*Relevant postgraduate qualification
*B.Sc. in Management and Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information
Technology, Computer Science, or B.Sc. Engineering (Specialized in Computer, Electronic,
Mechanical or Production Engineering) and ability to teach at least one of the following
areas of specialization and preference to undertake postgraduate studies in the relevant area
Areas of Specialization: Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Mobile Computing,
Multimedia Technology, Data Communication and Networking, Computer and Systems
Security, Computer Games and Animations, Industrial Systems Engineering, Supply Chain
/Logistics Management, Management of Technology, Information Security, Information
Systems, Operations Management/Production Management.
Preference will be given to applicants with
ability to teach more than one area of specialization
multi-disciplinary background
teaching experience in above areas at university level
relevant industry/professional experience

(02)

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Lecturer (Probationary)* / Senior Lecturer Grade I/II **
(I)

Zoology

* B.Sc. Degree in Zoology

** B.Sc. Degree in Zoology, and relevant postgraduate qualifications in the areas of
Conservation Biology and Wildlife Management / Fisheries Biology and Management.
(II)

Environmental Conservation and Management

* B.Sc. Degree in Environmental Conservation and Management / Zoology / Agriculture /

Forestry / or B. Sc. in Engineering.
** B.Sc. Degree in Environmental Conservation and Management / Zoology /Agriculture /
Forestry / or B.Sc. in Engineering, and relevant postgraduate qualifications in the areas of
Air Quality Management / Urban Environmental Management / Environmental Engineering /
Environmental Economics.
(03)

DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY
Lecturer (Probationary) * / Senior Lecturer Grade I/II **
*B.Sc. Degree in Microbiology
**B.Sc. Degree in Microbiology and postgraduate qualifications in the area of Taxonomy of Archaea.

(03)

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
Professor of Physics

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
(01)

DEPARTMENT OF SINHALA
Professor of Sinhala

FACULTY OF MEDICINE
(01)

DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY STUDIES

Lecturer (Probationary) / Senior Lecturer Grade I/II in Audiology

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

(01)

DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

Lecturer (Probationary) / Senior Lecturer Grade I/II

* Preferences will be given to those qualified in library and information science or information
studies particularly in the areas of (a) modern library automation (b) modern digital library design
and development and (c) web design and development and are very competent in teaching and
training skills at national level and possessing a professional and a practical experience and
exposure to a considerable number of year in the above specified areas.
FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND TECHNOLOGY
Lecturer (Probationary) / Senior Lecturer Grade I+ / II+
(01)

DEPARTMENT OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Graduates holding a B.Sc. Degree in Computer Science or B.Sc. Degree in Computer Engineering or
B.Sc. Degree in Software Engineering with a class for the respective Degree shall apply for the above
post.
Preference will be given for the candidates who have specialized/willing to specialize in the following
areas:
Computer Games & Animation, Software Engineering, Virtual Reality, Data Science, Human
Computer Interaction, Simulation, Mobile Computing, Multimedia Databases.
(02)

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Graduates holding a B.Sc. Degree in Computer Science or B.Sc. Degree in Computer Engineering
with a class for the respective Degree shall apply for the above post.
Preference will be given for the candidates who have specialized/willing to specialize in the following
areas:
Censor Networks, Internet of Things, Computer Networks, Data Communication, Data Security,
Image Processing, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence.
(03)

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED COMPUTING

Graduates holding a B.Sc. Degree in Engineering or B.Sc Degree or B.Sc Degree in Engineering
Technology with a class for the respective Degree shall apply for the above post.
Preference will be given for the candidates who have specialized/willing to specialize in the following
areas:
Robotics, Industrial Automation, Process Engineering, Process Technology, Material Science,
Material and Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering,
Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics and Chemistry.
+

Candidate must possess Mphil / PhD in the relevant areas of specialization.

LIBRARY
(1) Librarian
(2) Assistant Librarian

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
DIRECTOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Qualification
(a)
Should possess a degree in physical education from a recognized University / HEI or
equivalent with at least ten (10) years of experience in organizing and implementing the
physical education programmes after obtaining such degree
OR
(b) Should possess a degree from a recognized University / HEI with postgraduate
qualification in physical education or professional qualification in the relevant field with at
least twelve (12) years of experience in organizing and implanting the physical educational
programmes in reputed institute after obtaining the first degree/ professional qualifications
OR
(C) A holder of the post of Assistant Director/ Physical Education in the University system
and confirmed in that post with not less than five (05) years of service in that grade.
Salary Scales:
1. Professor
2. Librarian
3. Senior Lecturer Grade I
4. Senior Lecturer Grade II
5. Lecturer (Probationary)
6. Assistant Librarian
7. Director Physical Education

- Rs. 56,505 - 13x 1310 73,535 p.m. (U-AC 5 (II))

- Rs. 56,505 - 13x 1310 73,535 p.m. (U-AC 5 (II))
- Rs. 45,545 - 7x 1050 52,895 p.m. (U-AC 3 (I))
- Rs. 39,755 - 11x 790 48,445 p.m. (U-AC 3 (II))
- Rs. 27,775 -10x645 34,225 p.m. (U-AC 3 (IV)
- Rs. 27,775 -10x645 34,225 p.m. (U-AC 3 (IV)
- Rs. 33,745 - 8x 645: 8x 790 45,225 p.m. (U-EX 2 (III)

(In addition to the salary an academic allowance of 147% of the salary for the post 1 & 2, 136% of
the salary for the post 3 & 4, 100% of the salary for the posts 5 & 6 will also be paid).
Sabbatical Leave:
The holders of the posts of Senior Lecturer Grade II and above are eligible for one year of sabbatical leave
with full pay or two years of leave without pay on completion of seven years of service. Those proceeding
abroad on sabbatical leave are eligible to receive full passage for self and spouse.
Benefits:

Appointee will become a contributor to the Universities Provident Fund, contributing 10% of the
monthly salary. The University will contribute 8%, 7% and 3% of the monthly salary to the
University Pension Scheme, University Provident Fund and Employees Trust Fund respectively.

How to Apply:
Prescribed application forms and details regarding the above Posts could be obtained from the Senior Assistant
Registrar/Academic Establishments Branch during office hours or could be downloaded from the University
Website: www.kln.ac.lk. Requests for application forms by post should be accompanied with a selfaddressed
stamped envelope of 23x10 cm in size. All applications together with copies of relevant certificates should be
forwarded to the Senior Assistant Registrar/Academic Establishments, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, under
registered cover to reach him on or before 11.11.2016.
Candidates should submit separate applications for each post applied for. Incomplete, illegible or late
applications will be rejected. The post should be indicated on the top left hand corner of the envelope.
Applications from employees in the Government Departments, Corporations, Statutory Boards, UGC
and Higher Educational Institutions should be channeled through their Heads of Institutions. The

University reserve the right to short list the candidates.

Registrar
University of Kelaniya,
Kelaniya
18.10.2016