Senior Lecturer, Lecturer, Work Aide

The University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka invites applications from suitably qualified Sri Lankan citizens for various academic, library, and non-academic posts across multiple faculties and departments. Applications must be submitted via the online system followed by physical copies sent under registered post on or before December 7, 2026.

Available Positions & Departments

A. Faculty of Applied Science

• Department of Bio-Science:

  • Senior Lecturer Gr. I / Senior Lecturer Gr. II / Lecturer (Unconfirmed) / Lecturer (Probationary) in Environmental Science

  • Senior Lecturer Gr. I / Senior Lecturer Gr. II / Lecturer (Unconfirmed) / Lecturer (Probationary) in Chemistry

• Department of Physical Science & B.Sc. Degree Programme in Information Technology:

  • Instructor in Computer Technology Gr. II

B. Faculty of Business Studies

• Department of Finance & Accountancy:

  • Senior Lecturer Gr. I / Senior Lecturer Gr. II / Lecturer (Unconfirmed) / Lecturer (Probationary) in Finance

• Department of Management & Entrepreneurship:

  • Senior Lecturer Gr. I / Senior Lecturer Gr. II / Lecturer (Unconfirmed) / Lecturer (Probationary) in Entrepreneurship

• Department of Project Management:

  • Senior Lecturer Gr. I / Senior Lecturer Gr. II / Lecturer (Unconfirmed) / Lecturer (Probationary) in Project Management

• Department of English Language Teaching:

  • Instructor in English Gr. III

C. Faculty of Technological Studies

• Department of Information & Communication Technology:

  • Senior Lecturer Gr. I / Senior Lecturer Gr. II / Lecturer (Unconfirmed) / Lecturer (Probationary) in Information & Communication Technology

D. Library

• Senior Assistant Librarian Gr. I / Senior Assistant Librarian Gr. II

E. Works Aide Gr. III & F. Library Attendant Gr. III

Remuneration & Benefits

• Senior Lecturer Gr. I / Senior Assistant Librarian Gr. I: Rs. 160,520/- - 7 x 3,900/- - Rs. 187,820/- p.m. (U-AC 3 (I)) with 116% Academic Allowance.

• Senior Lecturer Gr. II / Senior Assistant Librarian Gr. II: Rs. 138,980/- - 11 x 2,940/- - Rs. 171,320/- p.m. (U-AC 3(II)) with 116% Academic Allowance.

• Lecturer (Unconfirmed): Rs. 121,340/- - 5 x 2,940/- - Rs. 136,040/- p.m. (U-AC 3 (III)) with 102% Academic Allowance.

• Lecturer (Probationary): Rs. 94,400/- - 10 x 2,400/- - Rs. 118,400/- p.m. (U-AC 3 (IV)) with 91% Academic Allowance.

• Instructor in Computer Technology Gr. II: Rs. 85,305/- - 3 x 2,400/- - Rs. 128,505/- p.m. (U-AS 2 (II)).

• Instructor in English Gr. III: Rs. 68,145/- x 18 x 1,190/- - Rs. 89,565/- p.m. (U-AS 1(II)) with 36% MCA Allowance.

• Works Aide Gr. III & Library Attendant Gr. III: Rs. 42,775/- - 16 x 450/- - Rs. 49,975/- p.m. (U-PL 1 (III)).

• Additional Allowances: Cost of living allowance of Rs. 17,800/- p.m.; Research allowance of 21% for eligible academic staff.

• Statutory Benefits: Sabbatical leave, UPF, University Pension Scheme, Gratuity, ETF, and Free Medical Services.

Method of Recruitment

• Academic Posts & Senior Assistant Librarians: By structured interview.

• Instructor in English Gr. III: By written examination and structured interview.

• Instructor in Computer Technology Gr. II: By aptitude test and interview.

• Works Aide Gr. III & Library Attendant Gr. III: Trade test and/or structured interview.

How to Apply

1. Submit your application online through the Job Application system of the University of Vavuniya: https://jas.vau.ac.lk/.

2. Pay the prescribed application fee of Rs. 1,000/- via the designated payment link/QR code.

3. Print the completed application, attach certified copies of educational and professional qualifications alongside the proof of payment, and send it by registered post to the Deputy Registrar.

4. Email a clear digital copy of the registered post receipt and application documents to recruitments@vau.ac.lk on or before December 7, 2026. (Mark the post applied for on the top left-hand corner of the envelope).

Deputy Registrar, Establishments

University of Vavuniya

Pambaimadu, Sri Lanka