Job Description

 Assist the Dean of the Faculty and Head of Department in conducting scheduled lectures of the academic programme in the relevant subject area.

 Assist the Dean of the Faculty and Head of the Department in conducting scheduled practical, examinations and assessments of the academic programme in the relevant subject area.

 Actively engage in research, development, and extension activities.

 Assist the Dean of the Faculty and Head of Department in preparing and developing curricula in the relevant subject area.

 Assist the Dean of the Faculty and Head of Department in developing short courses in the relevant subject area.

 Assist the Dean of the Faculty and Head of Department in managing and administering laboratories

in the relevant subject area.

 Assist the University Administration in maintaining student discipline.

 Any other duties assigned by the Dean of the Faculty, Head of the Department or the Vice Chancellor

Qualifications Lecturer

Candidates shall possess the academic qualifications required for Lecturer (Probationary) as specified in post 1 in this document.

AND

(i) A Masters Degree obtained after a full-time course of study of at least Two academic years (or an equivalent part-time course of study) with a research component by way of thesis/dissertation or a Doctoral Degree

OR

(ii) Masters degree of a minimum duration of 20 months with a substantial research component or Masters Degree with at least 60 Carnegie Credit units with not less than 15 credit units of research by way of thesis/dissertation in the relevant field/ discipline or a Doctoral Degree.

OR

(iii) Professional qualification offered or recognized by a professional institution established by an Act of Parliament of Sri Lanka and experience in a recognized mercantile establishment (which are not considered at the time of recruitment to the category of Lecturer (probationary) as will be approved by the Board of Governors of the University of Vocational Technology upon the recommendation of the Admission, Accreditation and Quality Assurance Council of the University of Vocational Technology

AND

Completed minimum of three ( 03) years of satisfactory service in the University

Lecturer (Probationary)

1. A Degree with specialization in a relevant subject with First Class or Second Class (Upper Division) Honours. OR

2. A degree with specialization in a relevant subject with Second Class (Lower Division) Honours and at least 01 year of experience in teaching/research/professional work in recognized mercantile establishment/postgraduate studies in a recognized University or Higher Education Institution;

OR

3. (a.) A degree with specialization in the relevant subject without Honours or any other general degree with at least Second Class Honours,

AND

(b.) A Postgraduate Degree with duration of at least 02 academic years in the relevant subject with a research component by way of thesis/dissertation; OR

4. (a.) A Degree or equivalent professional qualification offered or recognized by a professional institution established by an Act of Parliament of Sri Lanka in the relevant subject

Note.

I. “Degree”, “Master Degree” , “Doctoral Degree” means Degree,/ Masters Degree/, Doctoral Degree offered by a University or a Higher Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament of Sri Lanka or Recognized by the University Grant Commission of Sri Lanka

II. „Degree in the relevant field‟ means a degree relevant to the degree programmes conducted by the University of Vocational Technology.

General Instructions:

 These posts are non-transferable.

 The candidates who apply for more than one post should submit separate applications for each post.

 The post applied for should be marked on the top left hand corner of the envelope.

 A letter from the employer indicating whether the applicant could be released in the event of his/her appointment to the post in case of an applicant serving in the Institution.

 The duly completed applications on prescribed forms (*downloaded from the University Website) together with the evidence of the relevant experience, educational qualification and other achievements.

 Applications should be in a sealed cover/envelope addressed to the Vice Chancellor, University of Vocational Technology, No 100, Kandawala, Ratmalana and either hand delivered or sent under registered cover to reach the above office on or before 13.11.2025

 All incomplete applications will be rejected.

 Only the shortlisted applicants as per the Schemes of Recruitments will be called for interview.

 Any attempt to make an undue influence on the selection process would lead to disqualification of the applicant.

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