Lecturer (Probationary)

The Department of Fine Arts, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Lecturer (Probationary) or Senior Lecturer Gr. II on a 6-month contract basis. Applications are open until November 20, 2026.

Position Summary

• Role: Lecturer (Probationary) / Senior Lecturer Gr. II (On Contract)

• Department: Department of Fine Arts

• Institution: University of Kelaniya

• Location: Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

• Engagement Type: Contract Basis (6 Months)

• Application Deadline: November 20, 2026

• Salary Scale:

  • Senior Lecturer (on contract): Rs. 269,345/- p.m. + Cost of Living Allowance

  • Lecturer (Probationary) (on contract): Rs. 162,352/- p.m. + Cost of Living Allowance

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

• Field of Specialization: Performing Arts with specialization in Dance (Kandyan, Low Country, and Sabaragamuwa Dance).

• Lecturer (Probationary):

  • A Bachelor's Honours / Special Degree in the relevant field with First or Second Class (Upper/Lower Division); OR

  • A degree without honours or any other degree with at least a Second Class, AND a Doctoral Degree or Master's Degree (with a research component by way of thesis/dissertation) in Dance with the specified specializations.

• Senior Lecturer Gr. II:

  • Must possess the academic qualifications required for Lecturer (Probationary), AND a relevant Doctoral Degree or Master's Degree with a research component, AND at least six (06) years of experience in university-level teaching, professional experience, research in a recognized institution, or postgraduate studies.

How to Apply

• Prescribed applications are accepted only through email.

• Forward your application together with copies of relevant educational and professional certificates and a comprehensive CV to hodfa@kln.ac.lk or dulangag@kln.ac.lk to reach the Head of the Department of Fine Arts with scanned copies on or before November 20, 2026.

• Visit the official website for application forms and details: https://news.kln.ac.lk/index.php/classified/vacancies

Head, Department of Fine Arts

Faculty of Humanities

University of Kelaniya

Kelaniya, Sri Lanka