Job Title: Director – Centre for International Collaboration (CICSUSL)
Institution: Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (SUSL)
Position Type: Internal Academic Leadership Appointment
Tenure: 3 Years
Application Deadline: October 26, 2026
Role Overview
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka invites applications from eligible internal academic staff members for the position of Director – Centre for International Collaboration (CICSUSL). Working under the guidance of the Vice-Chancellor and the University Council, the Director will steer global academic partnerships, expand internationalization initiatives, and enhance the university's academic standing on the global stage.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be an internal academic staff member currently holding the rank of Professor or above at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Executive Leadership: Provide strategic direction and overall management for the Centre under the guidance of the Vice-Chancellor and Council.
- Global Partnerships: Establish, cultivate, and coordinate academic relationships with top-tier foreign universities and high-caliber international institutions.
- Strategic Collaboration: Lead, manage, and expand strategic academic partnerships at the local, national, and international levels.
- Long-Term Planning: Develop and execute a 5-year strategic plan for the Centre to maximize the measurable impact of collaborative ventures.
- Funding & Resource Mobilization: Design and implement sustainable fundraising strategies to support the Centre's growth and activities.
- Student & Staff Mobility: Create transformative learning and research opportunities via academic exchange programs and digitally enabled cross-border collaborations.
- Financial Administration: Develop and oversee sound financial frameworks for collaborative initiatives in coordination with the University Finance Division.
- Institutional Representation: Serve as an official ambassador in external forums to promote the university's achievements, research profile, and global reputation.
- Additional Duties: Undertake other official assignments as directed by the Vice-Chancellor.
How to Apply
- Complete the application using the prescribed specimen format.
- Detail your vision, interest, and proposed contribution to the university in Paragraph 14 of the application.
- Route your completed application through your respective Head of Department and Dean of Faculty.
- Enclose the application in a sealed envelope marked "Application for the Post of Director / Centre for International Collaboration" on the top left-hand corner.
- Submit the envelope to:
Deputy Registrar (Academic Establishments) Academic Establishment Branch Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
Note: Submissions must be received on or before October 26, 2026. Late submissions will not be entertained.